Conclusion
The presence of a bile duct cyst within a hernia is a very rare finding, especially making the diagnosis through an epigastric hernia. This case report is the first of a bile duct cyst within an epigastric hernia.
Discussion
Bile duct cysts are often asymptomatic, but when symptoms are present they may include intermittent, recurrent epigastric or right hypochondrial pain; abdominal tenderness; fever and mild jaundice. Conclusion: The presence of a bile duct cyst within a hernia is a very rare finding, especially making the diagnosis through an epigastric hernia. This case report is the first of a bile duct cyst within an epigastric hernia.