Choledochal Cyst
Hepatitis December 21st, 2009
Choledochal cyst is the condition in which the common bile duct gets an abnormal structure at the time of birth only. Due to this abnormal structure, by the time baby reaches the age of 2 or 3 the collection of bile begins in the duct itself.
This collection transform into a sac or cyst which presses the bile duct and prevent bile from reaching into the intestine. The collection of bile in intestine can result in jaundice or it spread infection also which can result in abdominal pain and fever.
Symptoms Of Choledochal Cyst:
The symptoms of choledochal cyst includes:
- Obstruction of the bile duct and retention of bile in the duct itself
- Enlarged liver followed by jaundice
- In advance cases, scarring and cirrhosis of liver cells takes place
- Accumulation of fluid takes place in the liver
- A risk of cancer development in the walls of cyst is a possibility
- Pain in the abdomen
- Inflammation in the ducts of bile
Diagonisis Of Chodochal Cyst:
The diagnosis of Chodochal cyst can be done by scanning the abdominal region in the ultrasound machine. Some blood tests are also conducted but they are not capable enough to diagnose cyst although they provide enough information about the symptoms of its presence.
Treatment Of Choledochal Cyst:
The treatment of Choledochal cyst is possible only with the help of surgery. In this surgery the cyst and affected duct of bile is replaced with a piece of intestine. This fresh piece will now act as a common passage in the blie source and intestine.