Well-differentiated endocrine carcinoma originating from the bile duct in association with a congenital choledochal cyst

Int Surg. 2012 Oct-Dec;97(4):315-20. doi: 10.9738/CC152.1.

Abstract

We encountered a rare case of a well-differentiated endocrine carcinoma originating from the bile duct in association with a congenital choledochal cyst (CCC). The patient is a 28-year-old woman referred to our clinic for pruritus. Laboratory data showed mild elevation of serum hepatobiliary enzymes. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated pancreatobiliary maljunction and a Todani type IV-A CCC from the inferior bile duct to the bilateral intrahepatic bile ducts. A solid tumor was detected in the middle portion of the common bile duct. Pancreatoduodenectomy and total extrahepatic bile duct resection was performed. Based on pathologic and immunohistochemical examinations, a diagnosis of well-differentiated endocrine carcinoma was made according to the World Health Organization criteria. To our knowledge, this is the third report of a neuroendocrine tumor originating from the bile duct in association with a CCC.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Choledochal Cyst / complications*
  • Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / complications
  • Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / complications
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / diagnosis*