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Carcinoma arising in a choledochal cyst

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Six cases of carcinoma arising in a choledochal cyst have been found in the literature. We have reported an additional case and have reviewed the world's literature. The mean age of onset was 41 years of age. The classic triad of jaundice, pain and mass in the right upper quadrant has been found in only 1 patient. Choledochal cyst has never been diagnosed preoperatively, although biliary tract disease was suspected in 5 patients. At surgery, the anatomy often has been distorted and a second operation has been necessary to clarify it. The average survival time after diagnosis has been 9 months.

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  1. From Department of Surgery, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, USA

    Burton B. Weber MD, Francisco J. Soler MD, Robert G. Font MD & Francis C. Nance MD

  2. Departments of Surgery and Medicine, Veterans Administration Hospital, New Orleans, La.

    Burton B. Weber MD, Francisco J. Soler MD, Robert G. Font MD & Francis C. Nance MD

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Weber, B.B., Soler, F.J., Font, R.G. et al. Carcinoma arising in a choledochal cyst. Digest Dis Sci 16, 1019–1025 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02235015

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