Hepatobiliary Cystadenoma Revealed by a Jaundice : A Case Report

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Introduction.

Hepatobiliary cystadenomas are rare benign cystic tumors and have a potential for recurrence and malignant transformation.

The diagnosis may be very difficult because of absence of typical imaging feature in some cases.

Case Presentation.

In this paper, the authors discuss a 57-year-old woman who presented a jaundice related to hepatobiliary cystadenoma.

Biological and radiological examinations have led to surgery, and the diagnosis is made after a histological examination of surgical specimens.

Conclusion.

This observation illustrates a hepatobiliary cystadenoma revealed by jaundice.

Histology examination contributed to diagnosis.

The authors discussed the mechanisms of biliary obstruction and differential diagnoses through a review of the literature.