Mirizzi Syndrome Type I: A Case Presentation.

Authors

Michelle N. Won, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Dylon P. Collins, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Stephanie Bouchard, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Christopher Finley, Fawcett Florida Memorial Hospital

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2-2023

Publication Title

Cureus

Keywords

obstructive jaundice, cholecystectomy, gallbladder, cholelithiasis, mirizzi syndrome

ISSN

2168-8184

Volume

15

Issue/No.

4

First Page

e37029

Abstract

Mirizzi syndrome (MS) is a rare complication of chronic cholelithiasis. The syndrome describes gallstone obstruction of Hartmann's pouch or the cystic duct that extrinsically compresses the common hepatic duct, causing obstructive jaundice. In advanced cases, the gallstones may erode into the biliary tree creating a fistula, requiring prompt diagnosis and careful surgical management. We present a case of an 82-year-old female who presented with upper abdominal pain and jaundice, later diagnosed with suspected MS type I, and managed surgically. We aim to highlight MS type I because of the potential progression and damage to the bile duct, creating complications that may affect overall patient outcome.

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NSUWorks Citation

Won, Michelle N.; Collins, Dylon P.; Bouchard, Stephanie; and Finley, Christopher, "Mirizzi Syndrome Type I: A Case Presentation." (2023). HPD Articles. 402.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_facarticles/402

DOI

10.7759/cureus.37029

Copyright

© Copyright 2023 Won et al.