Biliary obstruction due to ruptured hydatid cyst.

Case report

English

Murty TV, Sood KC, Rakas FS.

Department of Surgery, Al-Jala Hospital, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya.

J Pediatr Surg. 1989 Apr;24(4):401-3.

Abstract

Intrabiliary rupture of a hydatid cyst of the liver is a rare complication. It can give rise to jaundice due to cholangitis, and common bile duct obstruction caused by hydatid membranes and daughter cysts. A case of intrabiliary ruptured hydatid cyst presenting as abscess of the liver is reported with a brief review of relevant literature.

Keywords: Hydatid cyst, liver

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