Cystic Malformation of Cystic Duct: A Study of 10 Cases with Review of the Literature

Author(s):  
Praveen Maheshwari
2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeria Fiaschetti ◽  
Giovanna Calabrese ◽  
Silvia Viarani ◽  
Gabriele Bazzocchi ◽  
Giovanni Simonetti

Gallbladder agenesis (GA) is a rare congenital anomaly of the biliary system often associated with other congenital abnormalities. Patients become symptomatic in 23% of cases. GA is often misinterpreted as other diseases, therefore, leading to unnecessary surgery. We report a case of congenital GA associated to cystic duct absence and a biliary tract abnormality diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance with Cholangiopancreatography.


Surgery Today ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 532-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Re?it Inceoglu ◽  
Hasan H. Dosluoglu ◽  
Sevgi Kullu ◽  
Rengin Ahiskali ◽  
Feridun A. Doslu

BMC Cancer ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Inga-Marie Schaefer ◽  
Silke Cameron ◽  
Peter Middel ◽  
Kia Homayounfar ◽  
Harald Schwörer ◽  
...  

2005 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Almaas A. Shaikh ◽  
Anthony Charles ◽  
Shirley Domingo ◽  
George Schaub

Gallbladder volvulus is defined as the rotation of the gallbladder on its mesentery along the axis of the cystic duct and cystic artery. It is an unusual and rare occurrence with a predilection for women in their seventh or eight decades of life. Only about 300 cases have been reported in the literature ranging from ages 2 to 100 years old. The etiology of gallbladder volvulus remains speculative; however, the presence of a redundant mesentery is a prerequisite for torsion. Gallbladder volvulus leads to occlusive obstruction of biliary drainage and blood flow. With early diagnosis and surgical intervention, the disease maintains a low mortality of approximately 5 per cent. We present two original cases of acute gallbladder volvulus successfully treated with cholecystectomy, as well as a review of the literature.


2019 ◽  
Vol 91 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 165-168
Author(s):  
Iraklis Perysinakis ◽  
H. Pappis ◽  
Dimitra Kotsakou

2019 ◽  
Vol 152 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S86-S86
Author(s):  
Brian Bennett ◽  
David Webb

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this case study and review of the literature is to allow pathologists to recall an appropriate differential diagnosis for submucosal epithelial tumors of the gallbladder. It is also important to note the immunohistochemical evaluation of a paraganglioma. Methods Intraoperative findings were multiple adhesions of the omentum to the gallbladder itself, with a mildly dilated cystic duct measuring 6 to 7 mm externally. The intraoperative cholangiogram was normal with no evidence of retained stones. The gallbladder was 9.5 cm and essentially unremarkable with no stones upon gross examination. Palpation revealed a 5 × 4 × 4-mm gray-tan cystic duct lymph node that was microscopically unremarkable. Microscopically, there was a 2.7-mm submucosal intravascular epithelioid tumor. Cytologically, the cellular infiltrate was cohesive, filled, and expanded a single submucosal vessel. A broad panel of immunohistochemical stains was performed, with the results listed below. Results Carbonic anhydrase IX: Negative; Monoclonal CEA: Negative; CK7: Negative; CK 20: Negative; Gata-3: Positive; Mart-1: Negative; OCT3/4: Strong diffuse positive; P 63: Negative; Pancytokeratin: Negative; PAX-8: Negative; S-100: Negative; WT1: Negative; PLAP: Negative; Hep par 1: Negative; AFP: Negative; CD117: Negative; CD 30: Negative; CDX2: Negative; Glypican 3: Negative; SALL4: Negative; Inhibin: Negative ERG: Negative; CD34: Negative; CD56: Strong diffuse positive; Synaptophysin: Strong diffuse positive; Chromogranin: Strong diffuse positive. Conclusion Expert opinion was requested to confirm the presumed diagnosis on this case. The consulting pathologist was in agreement that this was best classified as an intravascular paraganglioma. The patient was seen in follow-up and a CT of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis was ordered. Interestingly, a 1.9-cm enhancing upper pole right renal mass was identified. The patient was sent to urologic surgical consultation in which they believed this tumor to represent a stage 1a primary renal cell carcinoma and subsequently sent for radiofrequency ablation.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
İlkay Çamlıdağ ◽  
Mehmet Selim Nural ◽  
Murat Danacı ◽  
İlhan Karabıçak ◽  
Kağan Karabulut

Cystic dilatations of the cystic duct which are suggested as type VI biliary cysts are very rare and many of them go unrecognized or are confused with other cysts until the operation although they are obvious on imaging studies. They can present with fusiform or saccular dilatations and can be accompanied by common bile duct dilatations. It is important to identify these cysts as they share the same characteristics as the other biliary cyst types and can be complicated with malignancy. We herein present a very unusual case of a cholangiocarcinoma arising from a type VI biliary cyst in a 58-year-old female patient and review the literature. The patient presented with jaundice, weight loss, and abdominal pain. On imaging, the cystic duct and common bile duct were fusiformly dilated and had a wide communication. There was a mass filling the distal parts of both ducts. The patient was urgently operated on after perforation following ERCP. Histopathology was compatible with a type VI biliary cyst and an associated cholangiocarcinoma.


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