Introduction And Importance: Biliary cysts are rare congenital anomalies of the biliary ductal system. Cystic duct cysts in particular are not included in the widely used Todani classification and remain underreported.
Case Presentation: A 28-year-old male presented with intermittent right upper quadrant pain exacerbated by fatty foods. Ultrasound showed a septate gallbladder. Laboratory tests were normal. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy identified a 1.5 cm cystic duct cyst.
Clinical Discussion: Cystic duct cysts arise from anomalous ductal recanalization/dilatation. Presentation mimics cholelithiasis. Complete surgical excision is the treatment to prevent complications.
Conclusion: This case presents an incidental finding of a cystic duct cyst resected during cholecystectomy for septate gallbladder. Increased recognition can improve the management of these rare biliary anomalies.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10800681 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.109194 | DOI Listing |
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