Laparoscopic management of Rhabdomyosarcoma of common Bile duct, Case report

Abstract

Introduction Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS) is a malignant soft tissue musculoskeletal tumor which constitutes about 0.06% of all malignancies affecting children. Biliary tract ERMS is still rare, though it is considered the most common cause of malignant obstructive jaundice in children. Case presentation A report of a 2-year-old boy, who was presented with recurrent episodes of scleral icterus of three months duration, is added to the related literature. His labs went with obstructive jaundice and the radiological investigations were consistent with a diagnosis of choledochal cyst. The found mass was suspected to be an ERMS of common bile duct and turned out to be so by the histopathology. He was managed totally by laparoscope, both excision and hepaticojejunostomy reconstruction, which is an extremely uncommon entity. Conclusion Common Bile Duct Rhabdomyosarcoma is rare and diagnosis at this anatomical site is difficult. Our case highlights the feasibility of laparoscopic resection and hepaticojejunostomy reconstruction with very good results at 16-month follow up and parents' gratitude as well.