Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis simulating gallbladder cancer.

Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis Masquerading As Gallbladder Cancer: A Diagnostic Dilemma

Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis: The great gallbladder carcinoma masquerader

Introduction: Xanthogranulomatous chole-cystitis represents an uncommon chronic cholecystitis characterized by gallbladder wall thickening infiltrating to the adjacent liver parenchyma. This feature creates a challenge for the hepatobiliary surgeon in treating this rare disease, which mimics gallbladder carcinoma leading to unnecessary enlarged hepatic resection. Case Report: A 62-year-old male...

Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis associated with carcinoma of the gallbladder.

When the histological material from 35 examples of carcinoma of the gallbladder was reviewed, three specimens were found to show xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis as well as the tumour, suggesting that these two lesions are associated with each other. This is important because xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis can mimic carcinoma, and there is potential for diagnostic confusion.

Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis Presenting as Empyema Gallbladder in Patient of Chronic Cholecystitis with Cholelithiasis

Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC), a rare form of chronic cholecystitis which fairly mimics gallbladder cancer, was first discovered and reported by McCoy et al. [1]. Although it is considered as benign disease but often reported its close association with gallbladder cancer (GBC) [2,3]. Clinical signs and symptoms are similar to acute and chronic cholecystitis, thus preoperative diagnosi...

Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis Presenting as Empyema Gallbladder in Patient of Chronic Cholecystitis with Cholelithiasis

Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC), a rare form of chronic cholecystitis which fairly mimics gallbladder cancer, was first discovered and reported by McCoy et al. [1]. Although it is considered as benign disease but often reported its close association with gallbladder cancer (GBC) [2,3]. Clinical signs and symptoms are similar to acute and chronic cholecystitis, thus preoperative diagnosi...