Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis in a case with congenital biliary anomaly

Koklu S., Akku M. A., Tas A., Tufan Z., Tanrikulu Y., Kekilli M., ...More

ANNALS OF HEPATOLOGY, vol.11, no.2, pp.268-271, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s1665-2681(19)31035-x
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF HEPATOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.268-271
  • Keywords: Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis, Congenital biliary anomaly, Duplication of common biliary duct, Hepatectomy
  • Gazi University Affiliated: No

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, MR-cholangiography, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography and finally left hepatectomy. She was cured completely following surgical treatment.