ABSTRACT
Background: Choledochal cysts [CDC] are congenital dilatation of hepatic biliary tract, and various investigations are used for its diagnosis
Objective: To evaluate the type of choledochocal cyst by CT study of abdomen for prompt decision of surgical intervention
Methodology: This descriptive study was based on retrospective analysis of the data of children up to 16 years of age diagnosedas having choledochal cyst on CT scan. This study was conducted from 1[st] January 2006 to 31[st] March 2008, in children Hospital and Institute of child health, Lahore
Results: Total 30 pediatric patients of choledochal cysts were diagnosed on CT study of abdomen. Out of these patients, 21 patients [70%] were females and 9 [30%] were males. 15 patients [50%] out of30 had type I CDC cyst and 14 patients [47%] had type IV cyst where as only one patient [3%] had type II cyst. None of patient had type III or type V cyst
Conclusion: CT scan is an important diagnostic toll to delineate different types of choledochal cysts