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A 22-year-old female asked about a 22-year-old female:

I was diagnosed recently with choledocal cyst anterior to porta hepatis communicating with left hepatic duct.what is the appropriate treatment?

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Dr. Richard Zimonanswered

Internal Medicine 61 years experience

Usually: nothing unless producing symptoms and the only treatment would be surgical removal! Hope this helps! Dr Z

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