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Choledochal Cyst

Medical Definition: A congenital anatomic malformation of a bile duct, including cystic dilatation of the extrahepatic bile duct or the large intrahepatic bile duct. Classification is based on the site and type of dilatation. Type I is most common.
Guide Notes: non-neoplastic; /blood supply /chem /secret /ultrastruct permitted
Also Called: Choledochal Cyst, Type I,Choledochal Cyst, Type II,Choledochal Cyst, Type III,Choledochal Cyst, Type IV,Choledochal Cyst, Type V
Previously Indexed: Biliary Tract Diseases (1972-1979),Common Bile Duct (1966-1979),Common Bile Duct Diseases (1980-1989),Cysts (1966-1989)

Choledochal Cyst Medical Definitions and Terms

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