[Acute pancreatitis in childhood by choledocal stone in a choledocal cyst. Case report]

Rev Gastroenterol Peru. 2015 Apr-Jun;35(2):173-8.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Acute pancreatitis is a known complication of choledochal cysts. It is associated with changes in the biliopancreatic junction and with intra-cystic gallstones. We describe a case of pancreatitis and biliary obstruction caused by choledochal cyst type IVa complicated with obstruction by biliary stones in a 2 year old infant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Child, Preschool
  • Choledochal Cyst / complications
  • Choledochal Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Gallstones / complications
  • Gallstones / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Pancreatitis / diagnosis
  • Pancreatitis / etiology*