Hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the gallbladder
2011
Rare Case of Hepatoid Adenocarcinoma of the Gallbladder
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Sameh Ellouze, Charfi Slim, Ahmad Guirat, Naourez Gouiaa, Ali Amouri, Héla Mnif, Mariem Kossentini, Mohamed Ben Amar, Tahia Boudawara
Primary Institution: Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
Conclusion
The case report describes a rare instance of hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the gallbladder that invaded the liver bed.
Supporting Evidence
- The tumor was composed mainly of hepatoid cells resembling hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Histological examination confirmed the gallbladder origin of the cancer.
- The patient was alive three months postoperatively without further treatment.
Takeaway
This study talks about a woman who had a rare type of cancer in her gallbladder that looked like liver cancer and spread into the liver.
Methodology
The patient underwent cholecystectomy with liver resection and lymph node dissection, followed by histological examination.
Participant Demographics
59-year-old woman
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