Bile-duct cysts or congenital bile-duct dilatation are rare but important
abnormalities often
mimicking calculous biliary tract disease. Bile-duct cysts are most often
classified according to
Todani. In a retrospective study of percutaneous, peroperative or endoscopic
cholangiograms
from 25 patients, diagnosed and treated during a 20-year period, images
of different types of
bile-duct cysts are presented and classified. The disease usually presents
with vague symptoms
and has a female preponderance. Current opinion on aetiology and complications
is discussed.
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