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Postnatal rupture of an antenatally diagnosed choledochal cyst: First case report
Author(s) -
Siddiqui Mohammad M. F.,
Grier David,
Cusick Eleri
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
acta pædiatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2006.tb02192.x
Subject(s) - medicine , choledochal cysts , asymptomatic , laparotomy , cyst , surgery , interim , radiological weapon , referral , general surgery , archaeology , history , family medicine
A 7‐mo‐old girl with an asymptomatic antenatally diagnosed choledochal cyst was referred to the regional paediatric surgical centre for advice on management. Following further radiological investigation and discussion with the supra‐regional centre, a date for elective surgery was arranged. However, in the interim, she was admitted as an emergency following rupture of the cyst. She made an uneventful recovery following urgent laparotomy. Conclusion: We recommend prompt paediatric surgical referral following antenatal diagnosis of a presumed choledochal cyst. Delay in surgery may permit expansion and rupture of the cyst, even after a period of asymptomatic stability.