Spontaneous Rupture of Choledochal Cyst: Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.2002.47.5.519
- Author:
Ho Seob SHIN
1
;
Kyung Jin NAM
;
Jin Hwa LEE
;
Chan Sung KIM
;
Jong Cheol CHOI
;
Jong Young OH
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Bile ducts, cysts;
Bile ducts, rupture
- MeSH:
Choledochal Cyst*;
Peritonitis;
Rupture;
Rupture, Spontaneous*;
Ultrasonography
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2002;47(5):519-522
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Spontaneous rupture of a choledochal cyst leading to biliary peritonitis is a rare complication which can be fatal if not promptly diagnosed. The authors report the ultrasound and CT findings of two cases of spontaneous choledochal cystic rupture and the biliary peritonitis which ensued.
