Ali Hassan Abdulla¹, Ahmed Jaber², Rola Mahmood³, Jawad Khamis⁴ and Yusuf Barhoom⁵*

¹MBBS General Surgery, Senior Resident at Salmaniya Medical Complex, Kingdom of Bahrain
²MBBS General Surgery, Junior Resident at Governmental Hospitals/Salmaniya Medical Complex, Kingdom of Bahrain
³Consultant Radiologist at Governmental Hospitals/Salmaniya Medical Complex, Kingdom of Bahrain
⁴Gastroenterology and Hepatology Consultant at Governmental Hospitals/Salmaniya Medical Complex Kingdom of Bahrain
⁵MD, CABS, MSc, MS Transplant, FEBS (Transplantation Surgery), FSSO, FACS General Surgery and HBP Surgeon at Governmental Hospitals/Salmaniya Medical Complex, Kingdom of Bahrain

*Corresponding Author: Yusuf Barhoom, MD, CABS, MSc, MS Transplant, FEBS (Transplantation Surgery), FSSO, FACS General Surgery and HBP Surgeon at Governmental Hospitals/Salmaniya Medical Complex, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Received: April 24, 2024; Published: May 16, 2024

Abstract

Choledochal cysts are biliary tree congenital cysts that could be extrahepatic or intrahepatic and have premalignancy potential depending on their type and pathophysiological consequences. Though usually asymptomatic, patients may present with palpable masses or cholestasis-related symptoms. The therapeutic intervention depends on the cyst type.

We present a rare case of type three, Todani classification, choledochal cyst in a 26-year-old male patient who presented with acute on top of chronic pancreatitis. The aim is to present rare case therapeutic approaches based on the current literature.

Acute obstruction-related cystic dilatation impacts the decision on the best therapeutic approach for such patients, and hepatobiliary surgery experts' elaboration and longer follow-up are needed.

Core Tip: Malignant transformation assessment is an essential element in the type three choledochal cyst management plan, as there is no guideline that facilitates the selection of the best therapeutic intervention.

 Keywords: Choledochal Cysts (CCs); Gallbladder

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Citation

Citation: Yusuf Barhoom., et al. “Choledochal Cyst Type Three Diagnostic and Management Approach”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 8.5 (2024): 68-73.

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