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ArticleBMJ case reports2023

High-grade dysplasia of the cystic duct margin: how should this be managed?

Lalita Maria Andersen, Ian Y Goh, Mehan Siriwardhane

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Article in BMJ case reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Lalita Maria AndersenGeneral Surgery, Mater Adult Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia lalita.andersen@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5455-8614
Ian Y GohSurgery, Hervey Bay Hospital, Pialba, Queensland, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6717-1504
Mehan SiriwardhaneGeneral Surgery, Mater Adult Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Mater Adult Hospital · AUTAFE Queensland Gold Coast · AU

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

High-grade dysplasia (HGD) in the cystic duct is a rare epithelial lesion that may lead to biliary tract malignancy. Due to its association with aggressive multifocal cholangiocarcinoma, it is important to investigate for concurrent malignancy, remove all areas of HGD and monitor for recurrence or metastasis.We present a case of a woman in her 60s with cholecystitis who underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. On histopathology, the patient was found to have incidental HGD involving the cystic duct margin. After ensuring the absence of concurrent malignancy on cross-sectional imaging, she underwent further resection until the margins were clear of dysplasia. In the absence of clear follow-up guidelines, the patient was closely monitored with outpatient scans for up to 5 years.

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Bile Duct NeoplasmsCholangiocarcinomaCholecystectomy, LaparoscopicAgedBile Ducts, IntrahepaticCystic DuctFemaleHumansHyperplasiaMiddle AgedBiliary interventionGeneral surgeryMalignant and Benign haematologyPancreas and biliary tractSurgical oncology

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PMID38081746
PMCPMC10729155
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