Choledochal Cyst In Children - pedsurgerydelhi
What is Choledochal Cyst ? Choledochal cyst is a birth defect, characterized by the swelling or cystic transformation of the bile duct. The liver produces bile to digest food. Bile duct helps in transporting bile from the liver to the gall bladder and small intestines. In case of a choledochal cyst , due to the obstruction of drainage, passage of the bile is hampered, thereby causing pain, indigestion, jaundice. Child can repeated episodes of infection in bile duct characterised by fever, pain and jaundice. Early treatment of this condition, may reduce the risk of liver cirrhosis and bile duct cancer in adulthood. Choledochal cyst is a rare condition, as it’s presence is seen in only 1 out of 1,00,000-1,50,000 children in the western countries. Girls are 4 times more prone to it than boys. Symptoms of Choledochal Cyst: Even though Choledochal cyst is a birth defect, it’s symptoms may appear in infancy or in older children. Condition may be diagnosed on ante...