Choledochal cystadenoma is a benign space-occupying lesion that may present with abdominal pain and distension, and is often treated with surgical therapy and other therapeutic treatments.
Cholangiocarpal cystadenoma is a rare benign cystic space-occupying lesion originating from the epithelial tissue of the bile ducts, with a long course of disease and no obvious clinical manifestations in the early stage, which is easy to be confused with other hepatic cystic lesions, such as liver cysts and hepatic cysticercosis. When the tumor continues to enlarge and compress the surrounding tissues and organs, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, decreased appetite, obstructive jaundice, gastric retention and other symptoms may appear.
Physical examination of patients with choledochal duct adenoma may reveal a soft mass in the right upper abdomen or middle-upper abdomen with poor mobility and mild tenderness. Preoperative diagnosis is usually made by ultrasonography such as CT, MRI and abdominal color ultrasound combined with clinical manifestations and physical examination.
Choledochal duct adenoma has the potential to transform into intrahepatic choledochal cystadenocarcinoma, which is often treated with surgical resection and radiofrequency ablation.
If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions.