Biliary Cystadenoma Causing Obstructive Jaundice: Case Report and Literature Review
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Biliary cystadenomas are rare, potentially malignant neoplasms of biliary origin. Presentation is usually with vague and non-specific symptoms. Here, we describe an unusual case of biliary cystadenoma in a woman presenting with acute onset obstructive jaundice and review the relevant literature of 26 such cases reported over the last two decades.
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دوره 3 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2009