Occult carcinoma in an adult choledochal cyst. Issue 784 (February 1991)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dowsett, J. F.; Rode, J.; Chandiramani, V. A.; Russell, R. C.
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 67:Issue 784(1991)
• Page Start: 202
• Page End: 205
• Publication Date: 1991-02
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.67.784.202
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : The complications of choledochal cyst are avoidable if diagnosed early, and adequate resection undertaken. This case report describes the long history of right subcostal pain in a young man of 26 who had a squamous carcinoma in a choledochal cyst diagnosed after serial section of the excised cyst. Subsequent resection of the head of the pancreas showed histological residual tumour from which he died 4 months later. This case illustrates the need for complete early excision of a choledochal cyst to prevent this complication.