Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Echinococcosis is endemic in Mediterranean countries, with the lungs and liver being the most affected organs in childrens. Primary biliary tract hydatid cyst is an exceptional localization. A 4-year-old child was referred to our surgical outpatient department due to suspicion of a DKC, based on right upper quadrant abdominal pain accompanied by jaundice. Physical examination revealed mild tenderness in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. An ultrasound complited with an MRI described a Todani type 4 choledochal cyst. The patient underwent right subcostal laparotomy, during which exploration revealed a cystic formation of the choledochus from which clear fluid was aspirated. Upon opening the cyst, a proligere membrane was found, confirming the diagnosis of choledochal hydatid cyst. Primary hydatid cyst of the bile ducts is an extremely rare entity, which is why radiologists do not consider this diagnosis to be primary.
Authors: El Baoudi Ahmed, Ochan Monim, Sadqi Rihab, Boulajrouf Jaouad, Hallout Mohamed, Hadir Meriem, Zerhouni Hicham, Kisra Mounir
Institution: Mohammed V University
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407717533