Mirizzi's syndrome

Neth J Med. 2006 Jul-Aug;64(7):252-3.

Abstract

A case is described emphasising rare complication of gallstone disease: the Mirizzi syndrome in which an impacted gallstone in the Hartmann's pouch or cystic duct causes common hepatic duct obstruction and by eroding a fistula. Diagnosis is made by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and treatment includes cholecystectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biliary Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Biliary Fistula / etiology*
  • Biliary Fistula / surgery
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / diagnostic imaging
  • Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / etiology*
  • Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / surgery
  • Female
  • Gallstones / complications*
  • Gallstones / surgery
  • Hepatic Duct, Common / diagnostic imaging
  • Hepatic Duct, Common / pathology*
  • Hepatic Duct, Common / surgery
  • Humans
  • Syndrome