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Choledochal cysts: A clinical and radiological evaluation of 21 cases

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Choledochal cysts are predominantly a disease of children, the majority of which are female. The classical symptoms usually form part of a triad of jaundice, abdominal pain and a mass. The radiological features may be non specific and specific. Our experience of 21 cases with particular emphasis on the specific features which outline the cyst are presented.

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  1. E. M. Bass M.B.Ch.B., M.Med. (Rad. D.), D.M.R.D., F.R.C.R. (Senior Specialist)

    Present address: Department of Radiology, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, 7925, Cape Town, South Africa

  2. B. J. Cremin (Professor and Head)

    Present address: Department of Radiology, University of Cape Town, 7925, Cape Town, South Africa

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  1. Department of Radiology, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, 7925, Cape Town, South Africa

    B. J. Cremin (Professor and Head)

  2. Department of Radiology, University of Cape Town, 7925, Cape Town, South Africa

    E. M. Bass M.B.Ch.B., M.Med. (Rad. D.), D.M.R.D., F.R.C.R. (Senior Specialist)

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Bass, E.M., Cremin, B.J. Choledochal cysts: A clinical and radiological evaluation of 21 cases. Pediatr Radiol 5, 81–85 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00975312

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