Hemobilia secondary to choledochal cyst

Abstract

Non variceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage in children is rare. A 5-year-old presented with hematemesis and melena. Pre-referral imaging and exploratory laparotomy did not reveal the source of bleeding. Hemobilia was detected on endoscopy MRI showed a choledochal cyst. The patient underwent successful resection of the cyst and hepaticojejunostomy.

Keywords

• Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
• Hemobilia
• Choledochal cyst