Presentation
Cholestatic LFTs
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
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The cystic duct has a low, medial insertion after running parallel to the common hepatic duct. Otherwise normal examination.
Case Discussion
This represents a variant of the cystic duct. Variations of the cystic duct are common, occurring in ~20% of cases. Unrecognised variations may contribute to increased surgical morbidity.