Causes
The cause of choledochal cysts, commonly called bile duct cysts, are undetermined but are considered to be congenital, representing a developmental abnormality of the bile ducts.
Symptoms
- Abdominal pain
- Episodes of jaundice
- Dark urine
- Clay-colored stools
- Cholangitis
- Pancreatitis
Diagnosis
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Cholangiography (ERCP)
- MRI
- CT Scan
Treatment
Surgery to remove the cyst and reconstruct the bile duct is the recommended treatment for choledochal cysts.
