Authors: Nassar A. H.1; Chakhtoura N.1; Martin D.1; Parra-Davila E.2; Sleeman D.2
Source: Journal of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Volume 10, Number 5, 1 October 2001 , pp. 363-365(3)
Publisher: Parthenon Publishing, part of the Taylor & Francis Group
Abstract:
An 18-year-old woman at 18 weeks' gestation presented with abdominal pain and jaundice. After extensive evaluation, she was diagnosed as having a choledochal cyst. Ten days after percutaneous drainage, she underwent complete excision and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy anastomosis. At term, she delivered vaginally without complications. Although choledochal cysts are rare in pregnancy, it is important for the obstetrician to be familiar with the presentation and the best treatment modalities available. Delay in diagnosis and inappropriate treatment can result in maternal morbidity and fetal mortality.Keywords: CHOLEDOCHAL CYST; PREGNANCY; TREATMENT OPTIONS
Language: English
Document Type: Research article
Affiliations: 1: Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA 2: Department of General Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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