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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2024

Surgically treating a rare and asymptomatic intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct: A case report.

Shen-Zhen Zhu, Zhao-Feng Gao, Xiao-Rong Liu, Xiao-Guang Wang, Fei Chen

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Shen-Zhen ZhuDepartment of General Surgery, Jiaxing Second Hospital, Jiaxing 314000, Zhejiang Province, China.
Zhao-Feng GaoDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Jiaxing Second Hospital, Jiaxing 314000, Zhejiang Province, China.
Xiao-Rong LiuDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Jiaxing Second Hospital, Jiaxing 314000, Zhejiang Province, China.
Xiao-Guang WangDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Jiaxing Second Hospital, Jiaxing 314000, Zhejiang Province, China. xiaoguangwangs@163.com.
Fei ChenDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Jiaxing Second Hospital, Jiaxing 314000, Zhejiang Province, China.

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backgroundIntraductal papillary neoplasms of the bile duct (IPNBs) are rare and characterized by papillary growth within the bile duct lumen. IPNB is similar to obstructive biliary pathology. In this report, we present an unexpected case of asymptomatic IPNB and consolidate our findings with the relevant literature to augment our understanding of this condition. Integrating relevant literature contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the disease. CASE SUMMARY: A 66-year-old Chinese male patient was admitted to our hospital for surgical intervention after gallstones were discovered during a routine physical examination. Preoperative imaging revealed a lesion on the left side of the liver, which raised the suspicion of IPNB. A laparoscopic left hemihepatectomy was performed, and subsequent histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of IPNB. At the 3-mo postoperative follow-up, the patient reported good recovery and no metastasis. IPNB can manifest both latently and asymptomatically. Radical surgical resection is the most effective treatment for IPNB.

conclusionHepatic and biliary masses, should be considered to diagnose IPNB. Prompt surgery and vigilant follow-up are crucial in determining prognosis.

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