Pediatr. praxi. 2011;12(4):270-272

Choledochal cyst - less frequent cause of abdominal pain

MUDr.Eva Stránská1, MUDr.Alena Holubová1, prof.MUDr.Zdeněk Doležel, CSc.2
1 Dětské oddělení, Nemocnice Třebíč, p.o.
2 Pediatrická klinika LF MU a FN Brno

The authors present a case of 4.5-year-old boy with abdominal spastic pain, elevated liver transaminases and pancreatic amylase in

serum and urine. Ultrasound examination of the liver showed multiple cysts in the parenchyma, a finding with scintigraphy with HIDA

99Tm corresponded mainly extrahepatic obstruction of bile ducts. Given the progression of cystic dilatation of the biliary system was in

control liver ultrasound shows choledochal cyst, which was extirpated. In the period after the surgery the boy had no more abdominal

pain and thrived normally. Choledochal cyst is a rare cause of abdominal pain and can cause serious complications.

Keywords: abdominal pain, liver and pancreatic enzymes, ultrasound scan, CT, choledochal cyst

Published: September 2, 2011  Show citation

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