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choledochal

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choledochal /cho·led·o·chal/ (ko-led´ĕ-k'l) pertaining to the common bile duct.
cho·led·o·chal (k-ld-kl, kl-dkl)
adj.
Relating to the common bile duct.

choledochal
[-dok′əl]
Etymology: Gk, chole, bile, dochus, containing
pertaining to the common bile duct.

choledochal [kol´ĕ-dok″al]
pertaining to the common bile duct.

choledochal
pertaining to the bile duct.


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Conclusions: The complete resection of choledochal cysts is mandatory because of risk of malignant transformation.
5) Autosomal dominant polycystic liver disease Autosomal dominant polycystic liver disease is part of the spectrum of fibropolycystic liver diseases that are caused by congenital bile duct malformation, including bile duct hamartoma, Caroli's disease, congenital hepatic fibrosis, and choledochal cyst.
Histopathological examination of the excised cyst wall established a diagnosis of intrahepatic choledochal cysts, sequestered from the biliary tree.
 
 
 
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