Congenital diseases of the gallbladder and bile ducts

Mucinous hamartoma of the biliary dust system causing obstructive jaundice

A unique case of obstructive jaundice due to a previously undescribed mucus-secreting hamartoma compressing the common bile duct is reported. The obstructing lesion was part of a diffuse hamartoma that originated within the walls of the intrahepatic bile ducts. Gross and microscopic findings are presented.

Lamprey biliary atresia: first model system for the human condition?

Degeneration of the bile ducts and gallbladder occurs during metamorphosis of the lamprey. Morphological aspects of this process suggest a similarity to human biliary atresia.