A case of obstructive jaundice without biliary stones in a low resource setting

Abstract

Abstract Although not common, Mirizzi's syndrome (type 1) is a differential diagnosis in a patient with cholecystitis and obstructive jaundice, after a thorough clinical assessment. The jaundice would be resolved by cholecystectomy.

Keywords

• cholecystectomy
• cholecystitis
• gallbladder
• jaundice
• Mirizzi's syndrome
• sclerotrophic