Choledochal cyst- hand malformation
Overview
A rare disorder characterized by the dilation of a portion of the biliary system and hand malformation
Symptoms
* Upper abdominal pain * Jaundice * Dilated portion of biliary tract * Foot anomaly * Hand anomaly
Diagnosis
Diagnosing a patient is a complex problem and should always be done by the patients health care provider. The diagnostic process starts with patient's illness history which is composed of their family history and his/her symptoms and the duration. In addition, the results of diagnostic tests are used to narrow list of potential causes. After an initial diagnosis is given, the patients health care provider will determine the appropriate form of treatment or management.