Patient Case Discussion
Case Summary
Polycholedochal Cyst Recovery and Pathology
This case involved a 6 yo female patient with a history of right Wilm's tumor who presented with abdominal pain and was found to have sludge in the gallbladder.
Gallstone Disease Risk Factors in Pediatrics
The team discussed the risk factors for gallstone disease in the pediatric population, highlighting obesity, sickle cell disease, hemolytic anemia, and autoimmune hemolytic anemia as significant factors. They also noted a rise in cholesterol stones among young children due to obesity. There is a decrease in patients with pigment stones due to the use of Omega Van and other Dpn formulas. Also discussed was a case of a young patient with no risk factors who developed gallstones, suggesting the possibility of a biliary anomaly. The team touched on the topic of biliary dyskinesia and hyperkinesia, which can cause chronic abdominal pain and are often underappreciated in pediatric populations.