Cholangitis Due to Candidiasis of the Extra-Hepatic Biliary Tract
J. D. Wig,1Kartar Singh,2Y. K. Chawla,3and K. Vaiphei4
Received10 May 1996
Accepted28 Feb 1997
Abstract
A case of isolated candidal fungal balls in the
common bile duct causing obstructive jaundice and
cholangitis is described. There were no predisposing
factors. The fungal balls were removed from the
common bile duct and a transduodenal sphincteroplasty
was performed. Microscopic analysis yielded
colonies of candida. Postoperative period was uneventful.
At follow-up no evidence of candida
infection was evident. He is now 3 years post-surgery
and is well.