Multiple Biliary Papillomatosis
1992
Case Report on Multiple Biliary Papillomatosis
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Mustafa Tireli, Adam Uslu
Primary Institution: SSK Tepecik Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
Conclusion
The patient with multiple biliary papillomatosis was free of symptoms after surgical treatment with a transhepatic stent.
Supporting Evidence
- Diffuse biliary papillomatosis is a rare bile duct tumor.
- The patient had obstructive jaundice due to the tumor.
- Surgical treatment involved placing a stent for biliary drainage.
- Postoperative examination showed filling defects due to papillomatosis.
Takeaway
A 70-year-old woman had a rare bile duct tumor that caused jaundice, but after surgery to place a stent, she felt better.
Methodology
The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and biliary drainage with a transhepatic stent.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
One 70-year-old woman.
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