Bile duct cyst (choledochal cyst)

Bile Duct Cyst

Bile Duct Cyst: Everything You Need to Know at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

What Is a Bile Duct Cyst?

A bile duct cyst is an abnormal fluid collection that develops within the bile duct, the tubes that carry bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine.

Symptoms

A bile duct cyst may cause no symptoms in the early stages. Over time, symptoms may include:

• Abdominal or back pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
• Dark-coloured stools
• Pale-coloured urine

Diagnosis

A bile duct cyst can be diagnosed using several tests, including:

• Ultrasound: Used to create images of the bile duct, liver and gallbladder
• Computed Tomography (CT): Provides more detailed images of the bile duct, liver and gallbladder
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Used to create three-dimensional images of the bile duct, liver and gallbladder
• ERCP: A test that uses X-rays and contrast dye to determine the location and appearance of the bile duct

Treatment

Treatment depends on the cyst’s size and location and on the patient’s symptoms. Treatment options may include:

• Observation: The doctor may choose to monitor a small cyst with no symptoms
• Bile duct drainage: Fluid from the cyst can be drained using a tube or catheter
• Surgery: May be required to remove the cyst or part of the bile duct

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City: Specialised Care for Bile Duct Cyst

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi provides specialised care for bile duct cyst. Our surgical team has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating this condition. We use the latest technologies, including robotic surgery, to ensure our patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Advantages of treating a bile duct cyst at SSMC

• A team of highly experienced and competent surgeons
• The latest surgical techniques
• Personalised, compassionate care
• Excellent outcomes
• A safe, comfortable environment

Contact Us

If you are experiencing symptoms of a bile duct cyst, it is important to see a doctor promptly. The surgeons at SSMC can help you receive the appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

For more information, please call SSMC on 800 7762 or schedule an appointment here.