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Cystic duct directly joining the main pancreatic duct
Author(s) -
Kadono Jun,
Sakoda Koro,
Tabata Mineo,
Mizouchi Juro,
Osako Masahiko,
Shibuya Hiroshi,
Utsunomiya Tamiharu,
Uchizono Hitoshi,
Yamaguchi Atsumasa,
Shimizu Takeshi
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of hepato‐biliary‐pancreatic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.63
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1868-6982
pISSN - 0944-1166
DOI - 10.1007/s00534-005-0992-1
Subject(s) - cystic duct , pancreatic duct , medicine , duct (anatomy) , gallbladder , cholecystectomy , general surgery , pancreas , radiology , surgery
A unique anomaly of the direct union between the cystic duct and the main pancreatic duct is presented. A 19‐year‐old man with a history of repeated epigastralgia underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography that showed a direct union between the cystic duct and the main pancreatic duct. No pancreaticobiliary maljunction was noticed. Cholecystectomy accompanied by resection of the long cystic duct was performed. The excised gallbladder showed cholesterolosis, chronic cholecystitis, and hyperplasia of the pseudopyloric glands microscopically. The patient has been well for 3 years since surgery.