Mirizzi Syndrome, a Rare Complication of Cholelithiasis

Abstract

Introduction: Mirizzi syndrome is a rare condition, difficult to treat; however, recent technological advances have provided surgeons with new options for diagnosing and treating this condition more effectively.

Objective: To present a case of Mirizzi syndrome, an unusual complication of cholelithiasis.

Case presentation: The case is presented of a 56-year-old female patient, who comes to our institution with intermittent jaundice, right hypochondrium pain, choluria and acholia.

Conclusions: Mirizzi syndrome, a complication of cholelithiasis, is a rare entity, difficult to diagnose preoperatively; therefore, a large percentage of it’s cases are diagnosed intraoperatively. Its treatment is surgical.