Khenchoul Youcef*

Lecturer A at the Level of the Surgery Service (A) Ibn Sina, CHU Benbadis, Constantine, Algeria

*Corresponding Author: Khenchoul Youcef, Lecturer A at the Level of the Surgery Service (A) Ibn Sina, CHU Benbadis, Constantine, Algeria.

Received: March 03, 2026; Published: June 18, 2026

Abstract

Cystic dilatation of the bile ducts (CDBD) is a rare congenital malformation associated with a significant risk of malignant trans- formation. It predominantly affects young women and represents the second most common congenital anomaly of the biliary tract after biliary atresia. Abdominal pain is the main presenting symptom. Management depends on the Todani classification, which distinguishes five types of congenital cystic dilatations of the bile ducts. We report the case of a 36-year-old woman presenting with a one-year history of epigastric pain associated with vomiting. Imaging established the diagnosis of type Ib cystic dilatation of the common bile duct. The patient underwent complete resection of the com- mon bile duct followed by biliodigestive reconstruction. Systematic assessment for malignant transformation and anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction is mandatory in such cases.

Keywords: Case Report; Congenital Cystic Dilatation of the Common Bile Duct; Common Bile Duct Resection; Biliodigestive Diver- sion; Todani Classification

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Citation

Citation: Khenchoul Youcef. “Cystic Dilatation of the Common Bile Duct Type I: A Case Report". Acta Scientific Gastrointestinal Disorders 9.3 (2026): 09-11.

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