Abstract:Background : Choledochal cysts are rare, congenital abnormal dilatations of the intrahepatic biliary channels of uncertain origin. It may clinically manifest at any age. Biochemical tests are not diagnostic but imaging modalities help in accurate diagnosis. Surgery in the form of complete excision of the cyst with diversion is the treatment of choice and decreases the risk of dreaded complication of cholangiocarcinoma. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the sex distribution, symptomology, biochemical pres… Show more
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