Choledochal Cyst
| Definition: |
A congenital anatomic malformation of a bile duct, including cystic dilatation of the extrahepatic bile duct or the large intrahepatic bile duct. Classification is based on the site and type of dilatation. Type I is most common. |
| Notes: |
non-neoplastic; /blood supply /chem /secret /ultrastruct permitted |
| Also Called: |
Choledochal Cyst, Type I,Choledochal Cyst, Type II,Choledochal Cyst, Type III,Choledochal Cyst, Type IV,Choledochal Cyst, Type V |
| Previously Indexed: |
Biliary Tract Diseases (1972-1979),Common Bile Duct (1966-1979),Common Bile Duct Diseases (1980-1989),Cysts (1966-1989) |
Choledochal Cyst Definitions and Terms
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