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Case Report
Choledochal cyst in a young adult patient, a rare pathology that requires prompt and precise treatment
1 MD, PGY 4 General Surgery Resident, PUCE, Quito, Ecuador
2 MD, Attending Surgeon, Hospital Enrique Garces, Quito, Ecuador
3 MD, Attending Surgeon, Hospital Metropolitano, Quito, Ecuador
4 MD, General Practitioner, Hospital General Macas, Morona Santiago, Ecuador
5 MD, Attending Surgeon, Hospital General Macas, Morona Santiago, Ecuador
6 MD, Attending Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, Hospital IESS Quito Sur, Quito, Ecuador
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Gabriel A Molina
MD, Attending Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, Hospital IESS Quito Sur, Quito,
Ecuador
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Article ID: 100042S05JS2020
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Salazar JAD, Chimbo MRC, Arias HFD, Jaramillo PAP, Vélez XEM, Hidalgo CAQ, Fuentes G, Molina GA. Choledochal cyst in a young adult patient, a rare pathology that requires prompt and precise treatment. Edorium J Surg 2020;7:100042S05JS2020.ABSTRACT
Choledochal cysts are a rare congenital dilation of the biliary tract, they primarily affect females, young children, and are more prevalent in Asian individuals. Choledochal cysts are associated with recurrent episodes of biliary, pancreatic infections and malignant transformation. Complete excision of the choledochal cyst is the treatment of choice, therefore prompt diagnosis, timely surgery, and close follow-up are of paramount importance. We present the case of a 22-year-old female, who presented with cholestasis and abdominal pain. A Todani IA choledochal cyst was detected and successfully treated. On follow-ups she is doing well.
Keywords: Biliary tract, Choledochal cyst, Common bile duct
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Author Contributions:
Jhony Alejandro Delgado Salazar - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Mario Rafael Chaves Chimbo - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Harry Francisco Dorn Arias - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Paola Alexandra Palacios Jaramillo - Acquisition of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Xavier Eduardo Moreno Vélez - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Carlos Andrés Quinteros Hidalgo - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Germanico Fuentes - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Gabriel A Molina - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guaranter of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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Consent StatementWritten informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this article.
Data AvailabilityAll relevant data are within the paper and its Supporting Information files.
Conflict of InterestAuthors declare no conflict of interest.
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