Huge Choledochal Cyst in a 26-Year-Old Female: A Case Report

J West Afr Coll Surg. 2024 Oct-Dec;14(4):432-434. doi: 10.4103/jwas.jwas_163_23. Epub 2024 Jul 18.

Abstract

We present the case of a 26-year old woman who developed obstructive jaundice and massive abdominal swelling. Investigations revealed a huge choledochal cyst with obstructive pattern of hyperbilirubinaemia. She had exploratory laparotomy, drainage and excision of the choledochal cyst and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy. She has been followed up for 6 months in good clinical condition.

Keywords: Adult; Nigeria; choledochal cyst.

Publication types

  • Case Reports