Case Report : A Case of Primary Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Gallbladder Associated with Anomalous Union of the Pancreaticobiliary Duct
Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the gallbladder is extremely rare because normal gallbladder mucosa does not contain neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine cells can be detected at sites of intestinal metaplasia induced by chronic inflammation, which may be the initial step in the development of n...
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Published in | Gut and liver Vol. 3; no. 3; pp. 231 - 234 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | Korean |
Published |
대한간학회
30.09.2009
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Summary: | Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the gallbladder is extremely rare because normal gallbladder mucosa does not contain neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine cells can be detected at sites of intestinal metaplasia induced by chronic inflammation, which may be the initial step in the development of neuroendocrine tumor of the gallbladder. Anomalous union of the pancreaticobiliary duct (AUPBD) is an uncommon congenital anomaly that is frequently associated with choledocholithiasis, cholangitis, pancreatitis, and cancer of the gallbladder or bile duct. In AUPBD, cancers of the gallbladder and bile duct can be induced by chronic inflammation. We report herein a case of large-cell neuroendocrine tumor of the gallbladder associated with AUPBD. (Gut and Liver 2009;3:231-234) |
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Bibliography: | The Korean Association for the Study of the Liver |
ISSN: | 1976-2283 2005-1212 |