An unusual presentation of carcinoma of the gallbladder--case report.
Unusual modes of presentation of carcinoma of the gallbladder have been described in the literature. However, this is probably the first reported case of carcinoma of the gallbladder presenting with acute large bowel obstruction. This paper also reviews the literature pertaining to the clinical features and current treatment of carcinoma of the gallbladder. It continues to be a discouraging disease characterised by late diagnosis and a poor outcome.
Lim
C S
CS
Department of Surgery, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore.
Low
J M
JM
Ng
B K
BK
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D000368:Aged; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005706:Gallbladder Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male