CHOLEDOCHAL CYST, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Types of Choledochal cysts
1:37 Causes of Choledochal cysts
2:17 Symptoms of Choledochal cysts
2:32 Diagnosis of Choledochal cysts
3:18 Treatment of Choledochal cysts
Choledochal cysts (a.k.a. bile duct cyst) are congenital conditions involving cystic dilatation of bile ducts. They are uncommon in western countries but not as rare in East Asian nations like Japan and China.
Most patients have symptoms in the first year of life. It is rare for symptoms to be undetected until adulthood, and usually adults have associated complications. The classic triad of intermittent abdominal pain, jaundice, and a right upper quadrant abdominal mass is found only in minority of patients.
In infants, choledochal cysts usually lead to obstruction of the bile ducts and retention of bile. This leads to jaundice and an enlarged liver. If the obstruction is not relieved, permanent damage may occur to the liver - scarring and cirrhosis - with the signs of portal hypertension (obstruction to the flow of blood through the liver) and ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen). There is an increased risk of cancer in the wall of the cyst.
In older individuals, choledochal cysts are more likely to cause abdominal pain and intermittent episodes of jaundice and occasionally cholangitis (inflammation within the bile ducts caused by the spread of bacteria from the intestine into the bile ducts). Inflammation of the pancreas also may occur. The cause of these complications may be related to either abnormal flow of bile within the ducts or the presence of gallstones.

[@JobanModha]

Endoscopic excision is safer option than Laparoscopic surgery or Laparatomy

[@byndl714]

I had tis condition...n underwent a major surgery.

[@virendradesai2159]

I don't have any complaints. No pain or vomiting. Just routine sonography and then I did CT scan and I found type 1 choledocal syst.
Do you have any complaints like pain or other? How old are you?

[@byndl714]

@@virendradesai2159 Mine started with severe pain in the tummy...followed by vomiting usually.
Unfortunately this went on fr many years due to my ignorance...n i got diagnosed only at the age of 26yrs

[@sumitpasrija4808]

@byn DL bro please can u share ur no as I need to talk to u regarding this surgery please

[@Shahidamya]

Please give your contact number I want to ask some questions regarding this

[@lilidas9448]

@@byndl714 opreation bad kese ho

[@ananyaroychowdhury2879]

I am 27 year old. I underwent choledochal cyst type 1 surgery in 2015. I had digestion problem but now I'm mindful of my eating habits and have also started practicing yoga and meditation. The thing which bothers me is that, sometimes especially on winters my stomach aches. The pain lasts for a day or two and gradually disappears. Could you suggest what are the Do's and Don't one has to adhere with post surgery?

[@sadiawh89]

Hey, just wondering how painful was the surgery after you wokeup?

[@Shahidamya]

@ananya Roy Chowdhury, kya please ap mujhe ye bta skti hai ki dard kitna hua tha surgery k bad aur kitne din hua tha

[@srinivasparimal]

Hi my baby 3 year's old type 4 remove the cyst

[@sohelkabir4712]

@srinivasparimal.. Brother can u pls share ur whatsap num? My daughter also suffering from this. Age 2.6 yrs

[@virendradesai2159]

@@Shahidamya pain jyada nahi hota hai... 5-10 days rest required

[@theparsonsfam2704]

I’m 22 with a type 5 cyst and the size of the is cyst is 5in . They are going to remove my entire gallbladder And a few intestines . I’m low key nervous

[@lilidas9448]

Hi muje bhi cholodochal cyst tyep iv .. or Maine opreation kiya 14 january 2022 ko .. kiya tum ne opreation kiya ?

[@Ft-my7ob]

@@lilidas9448 operation k bad kya complications hai kya ap bta skti h, mere husband ka bhi same operation hua h October me.

[@minazshakilshaikh5585]

@@lilidas9448 meri baby hai 2.5year ki usko same problm hai cyst ka humlog ko opration karne bola hai doctor lekin aage kya complication hota hai plz batao na

[@lilidas9448]

My name is Lily das.. maine same opreation kiya hain.. kiu ki koi or option nehi hain ..

[@minazshakilshaikh5585]

@@lilidas9448 opration k bad koi problm hota hai kya plz rply

[@virendradesai2159]

Hii... I am 39 years male from Mumbai India. On 21st December 2019, during my company routine check up identified choledocal syst Type 1. Shall need to remove gallbladder and duct or no need to do anything. I don't have any complaints till now. No fever, no pain no vomiting till now. Please advise.

[@zoidberg945]

My book says there is increased risk of cholangiocarcinoma with age. Consult a doctor.

[@virendradesai2159]

@@zoidberg945 I don't have any complaints like pain or vomiting. Still I need to do surgery?

[@zoidberg945]

@@virendradesai2159 There is increased risk of cancer of biliary duct in this condition. Did your doctor say anything about this risk?

[@virendradesai2159]

@@zoidberg945 My doctor told me that you don't have any complaints like pain or vomiting. So don't do anything. Once you have any complaints like pain we will do surgery to remove gallbladder and duct. Shall I wait or need to do surgery immediately?

[@zoidberg945]

@@virendradesai2159 If that is so do as so. But keep a check by USG half yearly or yearly.