The Density of Interstitial Cells of Cajal Is Diminished in Choledochal Cysts

Karakuus O. Z., ULUSOY O., Akturk G., ATEŞ O., Olgun E. G., Dalgic M., ...More

DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, vol.61, no.3, pp.900-904, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 61 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s10620-015-3936-x
  • Journal Name: DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.900-904
  • Keywords: Interstitial cells of Cajal, Choledochal cysts, Gallbladder, Common bile duct, Extrahepatic biliary system
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) have been shown to be present in the extrahepatic biliary tract of animals and humans. However, ICC distribution in choledochal cysts (CC) has not been investigated. A study was conducted to investigate the distribution of ICC in the extrahepatic biliary tract, including CC, in pediatric human specimens.