What is choledochal cyst?
Choledochal cysts, usually a congenital condition, are sacs or pouches found in the bile ducts. They can lead to the obstruction of the bile ducts, causing bile retention and eventual damage to the liver.
How do members experience choledochal cyst?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with choledochal cyst*
Common symptoms
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Anxious mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for choledochal cyst*
Who has choledochal cyst on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 1 | |
20s | 0 | |
30s | 6 | |
40s | 1 | |
50s | 2 | |
60s | 4 | |
70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 1 | |
Female | 16 |