Choledochal cyst in pregnancy.

INTRODUCTION

Biliary diseases during pregnancy are not uncommon and are frequently due to cholelithiasis. Choledochal cyst during pregnancy is rare. The management of biliary pathologies during pregnancy poses a challenge as the window of opportunity to carry out any interventions with minimal risk is small.

CASE REPORT: We report the case of a lady who was diagnosed with a large type I choledochal cyst during the second trimester of pregnancy. Due to increasing symptoms and recurrent cholangitis, she was managed with antibiotics and surgical resection. She remained well and delivered a healthy baby boy.

CONCLUSION

Clinicians need to consider choledochal cyst as a differential in pregnant patients presenting with upper abdominal fullness.