The mirizzi syndrome is a rare disorder that usually presents with jaundice and cholangitis. Mirizzi was the first to describe an obstructive jaundice caused by compression of the common hepatic duct by the stone in the cystic duct or the neck of the gallbladder bibliography p. Discussion mirizzi syndrome is a rare complication of gallstones and occurs in approximately 0. The surgical treatment of the mirizzi syndrome requires ability and care in the dissection of the biliary tract in order to perform the cholecystectomy, a safe operation of the biliary tract can be avoided and the removal of the calculus so can avoid any iatrogeny in the biliary tract, as in this particular case, where was opted to dissect the biliary tract incompletely through the torek. May 27, 2007 mirizzi syndrome is a rare complication of prolonged cholelithiasis with presence of large, impacted gallstone into the hartmans pouch, causing chronic extrinsic compression of common bile duct cbd. This case illustrates the utility of 3d mrcp with parallel imaging in. In this, obstruction of the extrahepatic bile duct by stones in the hartmans pouch or cystic duct mirrizi type i may erode in to the bile duct forming cholecystobiliary fistula mirrizi type ii. Mirizzi syndrome is a rarely observed complication of gallstone disease, causing major biliary problems, if not diagnosed previously. Surgical neurology international an open access, international journal of neurosurgery and neuroscience surgical neurology international v olume 2 issue 3 mayjun 201 1 pages 309508 julaug 2011 vol 2 issue 4. The obstructive jaundice can be caused by direct extrinsic compression by the stone or from fibrosis caused by chronic cholecystitis inflammation. As presented, this interesting patient fulfills the basic criteria for mirizzi s syndrome, an unusual complication of gallstone disease that occurs in only 0.
Mirizzi s syndrome is a partial obstruction of the biliary tree caused by a stone impacted in the cystic duct, with or without development of a cholecystobiliary fistula. A sono is performed and a large cystic mass is seen in the portal hepatic region with dilatation of the chd and cbd. Dec 23, 2008 mirizzi syndrome is a complication of long standing cholelithiasis. Pdf mirizzi syndrome type iv is an extremely rare condition, which is confused with the diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma in many cases. Parital mechanical obstruction of the chd by compression of inflammatory reaction around an impacted stone will cause symptoms. Oct 17, 2018 mirizzi syndrome is an unusual presentation of obstructive jaundice caused by extrinsic compression of an extrahepatic biliary duct from one or more calculi within the cystic duct or gallbladder. The patient may present initially with colicky epigastric pain or manifest with hyperbilirubinemia jaundice. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Mirizzi s syndrome on the web most recent articles. Classification proposal and surgical treatment of mirizzi syndrome. Impacted stone in the cystic duct, cystic duct remnant, or gb neck. Mirizzi syndrome is a rare complication of gallstone disease in which a gallstone becomes impacted in the cystic duct or neck of the gallbladder causing compression of the common bile duct cbd or common hepatic duct, resulting in proximal obstruction. Mirizzi s syndrome is a rare complication in which a gallstone becomes impacted in the cystic duct or neck of the gallbladder causing compression of the common hepatic duct, resulting in obstruction and jaundice.
Altered biliary tract anatomy and the associated pathology make cholecystectomy, open or laparoscopic, a formidable. Mirizzis syndrome is a rare complication in which a gallstone becomes impacted in the cystic. As presented, this interesting patient fulfills the basic criteria for mirizzis syndrome, an unusual complication of gallstone disease that occurs in only 0. The patient may present initially with colicky epigastric pain or manifest with. Acute acalculous cholecystitis determining mirizzi syndrome. A pediatric patient presents with pain, intermittent jaundice, and a palpable mass. Color parameter was evaluated as 1 point lightbrown, darkbrown, black, red. It is a functional hepatic syndrome but can often present with biliary duct dilatation and can mimic other hepatobiliary pathologies such as. Mirizzi syndrome is a rare cause of obstructive jaundice. Pdf backgroundsaims mirizzi syndrome ms is an uncommon complication of cholelithiasis.
An impacted gallstone was noted in the infundibulum. Mirizzi syndrome tends to affect older patients it is named after pablo mirizzi, an argentinean physician. Mirizzi syndrome is an unusual presentation of obstructive jaundice caused by extrinsic compression of an extrahepatic biliary duct from one or more calculi within the cystic duct or gallbladder. We report a 15yearold boy with mirizzi syndrome diagnosed by mr cholangiopancreatography mrcp. The mirizzi syndrome refers to benign obstruction of the common hepatic duct by a stone impacted within the neck or cystic duct of the gallbladder, which causes extrinsic compression of the common hepatic duct and obstructive jaundice. Thieme ejournals zeitschrift fur gastroenterologie abstract. Mirizzi syndrome is a rare complication of prolonged cholelithiasis with presence of large, impacted gallstone into the hartmans pouch, causing chronic extrinsic compression of common bile duct cbd. Here we describe the clinical case of a jaundiced patient from the ultrasound suspect of mirizzi syndrome to the surgical treatment. The initial surgical approach was carried on by laparoscopic via that confirmed. Mirizzi and presents unusual lodged gallstone in either the cystic duct or most frequently in hartmann pouch of the gallbladder. Type 1 mirizzi syndrome refers to extrinsic compression of the cbd with intact 1a or obliterated 1b cystic duct without a cholecystocholedochal fistula. Altered biliary tract anatomy and the associated pathology make cholecystectomy, open or laparoscopic, a formidable undertaking.
Mirizzi syndrome the mirizzi syndrome refers to an uncommon phenomenon which results in extrinsic compression of an extrahepatic biliary duct from one. Lawrence munson, mda department of general surgery, lahey clinic medical center, tufts. Although a rare cause of obstructive jaundice, it remains a clinically and surgically challenging problem. Respiratorytriggered 3d mrcp was performed during free breathing. According to mirizzi s classification and csendess subclassification, mirizzi syndrome type iv. Mirizzis syndrome is a partial obstruction of the biliary tree caused by a stone impacted in the cystic duct, with or without development of a cholecystobiliary fistula. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. According to mirizzis classification and csendess subclassification, mirizzi syndrome type. Three other types have a cholecystocholedochal fistula and vary in terms of size, expressed as percentage of the cbd width. Study 59 terms gallbladder test questions flashcards.
Benign obstruction of the common hepatic duct mirizzi syndrome. Mrcp diagnosis of mirizzi syndrome in a paediatric patient. Mirizzi syndrome is a complication of long standing cholelithiasis. Apr 12, 20 mirizzi syndrome is a rare complication of gallstone disease in which a gallstone becomes impacted in the cystic duct or neck of the gallbladder c. Mirizzi syndrome type ii with a gastric antrum erosion. Mirizzi syndrome is a disease with low prevalence, which must be taken into account in biliary surgery, because the treatment varies according to the intraoperative findings and the experience of. May 04, 20 mirizzi syndrome has been classified into four types. Mirizzi syndrome has been classified into four types. Mirizzi syndrome is a rare complication of gallstone disease in which a gallstone becomes impacted in the cystic duct or neck of the gallbladder c. Surgical neurology international hospital italiano.
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