Choledochal cyst and anomalous pancreaticobiliary ductal union in adults: radiological spectrum and complications

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2008 Jan-Feb;32(1):17-22. doi: 10.1097/RCT.0b013e318064e723.

Abstract

Choledochal cyst and anomalous pancreaticobiliary ductal union (APBDU) are considered to be embryologically related to each other, and their complications are clinically important. This article illustrates the key imaging features of choledochal cysts and APBDU and their various associated abnormalities and complications. Complications of common bile duct are more common in APBDU with choledochal cyst, and complications of gallbladder are more common in APBDU without choledochal cyst.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biliary Tract / abnormalities*
  • Biliary Tract / diagnostic imaging
  • Biliary Tract / pathology
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / methods
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance / methods
  • Choledochal Cyst / complications
  • Choledochal Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / etiology
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage
  • Gallbladder Diseases / diagnosis
  • Gallbladder Diseases / etiology
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreas / abnormalities*
  • Pancreas / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreas / pathology
  • Tomography, Spiral Computed / methods

Substances

  • Contrast Media