Mirizzi Syndrome: A Case Report. 2023

Bryce Grohol, and Grayson T Fortin, and Tyler Ingold, and Paul Bennett
Medicine, Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lynchburg, USA.

Mirizzi syndrome (MS) describes a rare complication of cholelithiasis resulting from extrinsic compression of the common hepatic duct by impacted gallstones in the cystic duct or Hartmann's pouch. MS is most commonly seen in adults and is more prevalent in the female population. Due to the pathophysiology of MS being similar to other causes of cholecystitis and biliary obstruction, the symptomatology is rather nonspecific. While ultrasound and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography are commonly used for diagnosis, treatment of this condition typically involves cholecystectomy. Identifying MS versus other more common causes of obstructive jaundice is paramount in limiting complications. In this report, we describe a case of MS diagnosed in a 32-year-old male who presented with nonspecific abdominal pain and other signs of obstructive jaundice. The goal of this study is to show how identifying a rare underlying cause of a common presentation can lead to improved patient outcomes.

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