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World J Hepatol. Aug 27, 2025; 17(8): 107041
Published online Aug 27, 2025. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v17.i8.107041
Table 4 Todani classification of choledochal cysts

Todani classification
Subtypes
Type IFusiform dilatation of the extrahepatic biliary ductsIa: Dilatation of entire extrahepatic bile duct. Ib: Focal segmental dilatation of extraheptic bile duct. Ic: Dilatation of the common bile duct
Type IISaccular outpouching from the intra and extrahepatic bile duct, also known as bile duct diverticulum
Type IIIProtrusion of a focally dilated intramural segment of the common bile duct into the duodenum, also known as choledochocele
Type IVCommunicating intra and extrahepatic duct cystsIVa: Dilatation of the entire extrahepatic bile duct along with dilatation of the intrahepatic bile ducts. IVb: Cystic dilatation involving only the extrahepatic bile duct
Type VCystic dilatation of intrahepatic bile ducts, also known as Caroli disease
Type VIDilatation of only the cystic duct, a rare entity