Introduction:

Spontaneous perforation of the common bile duct is rare. The cause is usually unknown, although it is sometimes related to the malformation of the bile duct.

Clinical case:

Female of 1 year, with abdominal distention, hyporexia and fever, tomography with ascites, surgical findings included retroperitoneal bilioma, peritonitis and perforation of common bile duct. Block resection and primary hepato-duodenal anastomosis were performed.

Discussion:

Spontaneous perforation of the common bile duct tend to evolve insidiously and delay in diagnosis is frequent. Surgical management is decisive, and there are different techniques described.

Conclusion:

A high index of suspicion is important, treatment must be individualized according to each patient.