2012, Number 2
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Ann Hepatol 2012; 11 (2)
Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis in a case with congenital biliary anomaly
Köklü S, Akkus MA, Tas A, Tufan Z, Tanrikulu Y, Kekilli M, Kocak E, Alparslan GM, Yimaz Ö
Language: English
References: 8
Page: 268-271
PDF size: 263.95 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis is endemic to South-east Asia but has been very rarely reported from natives
of other parts of the world. A 43-years-old woman was presented with sepsis that had a history of recurrent
epigastric pain and fever attacks. Her liver tests were unremarkable suggesting any hepatobiliary
diseases. Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis and congenital extrahepatic biliary anomaly have been diagnosed
after serial diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including endoscopic retrograde cholangiography, MRcholangiography,
percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography and finally left hepatectomy. She was cured
completely following surgical treatment.
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