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Right upper quadrant ultrasound showing the cyst
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A 65 year old male was admitted with symptoms of obstructive jaundice. On right upper quadrant ultrasound, a cystic mass was seen at the porta hepatis. The gall bladder and common bile duct weren't discernible. The intrahepatic biliary ducts were dilated and did not communicate with the cystic lesion. To clinch the final diagnosis, aspiration of th...
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Frank intrabiliary rupture (FIR) is a severe complication that occurs in around 30% of patients with liver hydatidosis. When FIR is present, the contents of the cyst may pass into the common bile duct and cause a variety of complications. If the FIR is located in the hilar confluence, surgical repair is a challenge. Currently there are...
