Type IVA choledochal cyst: a rare cause of cirrhosis in adults

• Main Authors: Chantelli Iamblaudiot Razafindrazoto (Author), Andry Lalaina Rinà Rakotozafindrabe (Author), Sakaiza Malala Randrianambininjanahary (Author), Nitah Harivony Randriamifidy (Author), Domoina Harivonjy Hasina Laingonirina (Author), Sonny Maherison (Author), Lova Hasina Ny Ony Narindra Rajaonarison (Author), Tovo Harimanana Rabenjanahary (Author), Soloniaina Hélio Razafimahefa (Author), Rado Manitrala Ramanampamonjy (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Choledochal cysts (CDCs) are characterized by congenital cystic dilations of the intrahepatic or extrahepatic bile ducts or both. CDCs are very rarely reported in sub-Saharan Africa. This congenital anomaly of the bile ducts is rarely discovered at the stage of advanced chronic l...