Laparoscopic hepatectomy for the treatment of Caroli's disease: a case report.
10.4174/astr.2018.94.3.162
- Author:
Chao bo CHEN
1
;
Wei dong HU
;
Wan wen ZHAO
;
Yan yan GU
;
Hong wei HOU
;
Zheng PAN
Author Information
1. Department of General Surgery, Wuxi Xishan People's Hospital, Wuxi, China.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Caroli disease;
Cholecystectomy;
Laparoscopy
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Aged;
Caroli Disease*;
Cholecystectomy;
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities;
Diagnosis;
Dilatation;
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hepatectomy*;
Humans;
Laparoscopy
- From:Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research
2018;94(3):162-165
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Caroli disease is a rare congenital disorder characterized by nonobstructive dilatation of intrahepatic ducts. In cases with symptomatic intrahepatic manifestations, treatment should correspond to the type with hepatic resection for localized disease and transplantation for diffuse forms. If possible, complete resection of the cysts can cure the symptoms and avoid the risk of malignancy. A 66-year-old woman presented to Wuxi Xishan People's Hospital with recurrent intermittent upper quadrant abdominal pain. Further examinations suggested the diagnosis of Caroli disease limited to the left hepatic lobe. She underwent laparoscopic hepatectomy. Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of Caroli disease, and no malignancy was found. There were no immediate complications and no long-term complications after one and one-half years of follow-up. Laparoscopic hepatectomy could be a feasible, safe treatment option for localized Caroli disease.
