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Primary pure squamous cell carcinoma of the gallbladder.
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BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2024 Jun 18; Vol. 17 (6). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 18. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- SummarySquamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an uncommon and frequently aggressive subtype of gallbladder cancer known for its poor outcomes compared with other gallbladder tumours. Gallbladder SCC typically presents as higher grade and more advanced than adenocarcinoma, resulting in lower estimated survival. Early recognition of these tumours is ideal, but infrequently achieved. Herein is a case of a male patient in his 80s with new onset abdominal pain who was initially diagnosed with cholecystitis, but diagnostic imaging revealed a gallbladder mass. Surgical resection and pathology revealed pure SCC of the gallbladder without local organ invasion or metastatic disease. Pure SCC histology of the gallbladder is rare, with limited studies on clinical presentation, natural history, and optimal treatment.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2024. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
- Subjects :
- Humans
Male
Aged, 80 and over
Diagnosis, Differential
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Gallbladder pathology
Gallbladder surgery
Gallbladder diagnostic imaging
Cholecystectomy
Gallbladder Neoplasms surgery
Gallbladder Neoplasms pathology
Gallbladder Neoplasms diagnosis
Gallbladder Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell pathology
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell surgery
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell diagnosis
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1757-790X
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- BMJ case reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38890111
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2024-260297