Mirizzi syndrome is:: (A) GB stone compressing common hepatic duct, (B) GB carcinoma invading IVC, (C) GB stone causing cholecystitis, (D) Pancreatic carcinoma
Answer is A. Ans. (a) GB stone compressing common hepatic ductCSENDES CLASSIFICATION of Mirizzi Syndrome -5 types.* Type 1: Only compression of Common Duct.* Type 2: Erosion less than 1/3rd* Type 3: Erosion more than 1/3rd* Type 4: Total destruction* Type 5: Associated Cholecysto Enteric Fistula