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The role of peribiliary cysts in biliary obstruction
Author(s) -
Pang Tony,
Kuo Samuel,
Hugh Thomas J.,
Davidson Trent,
Eckstein Robert P.,
Bell Cameron,
Samra Jaswinder S.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2010.05264.x
Subject(s) - medicine , asymptomatic , jaundice , etiology , obstructive jaundice , gastroenterology
Peribiliary cysts are cystic dilatations of the extramural glands of the intrahepatic biliary tree. This disorder is uncommon and is usually asymptomatic. However, it may cause extrinsic biliary compression and consequently, obstructive jaundice. This paper describes 2 such cases presenting with jaundice. The etiology, natural history, investigation findings and treatment of this disorder are also discussed.