Benign Tumours of the Common Bile Duct: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

In this paper the case report of a patient with a benign tumour of the common bile duct is presented, and a review of the literature relating to the subject is made. Reference is also made to the value of percutaneous cholangiograms in the diagnosis and management of cases of obstructive jaundice of obscure origin. Summary A report of a benign papillary cystadenoma of the common bile duct is presented. The literature on this subject is reviewed, and 76 cases were found. The different histological types are listed. Although there are no cardinal diagnostic features in the clinical picture, it should be remembered that benign tumours are a rare cause of jaundice. This condition is surgically correctable and has a good prognosis. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography is discussed in relation to this case.