Metachromatic leukodystrophy and coincidental finding of papillomatosis of the gallbladder. A case report.
In this case report we describe the coincidental finding of polyps in the gallbladder by ultrasound investigation in a six-year-old girl, known to have metachromatic leukodystrophy. The investigation was carried out because of suspicion of abdominal trauma after falling down the stairs and finding elevated serum amylase.
Fock
J M
JM
Department of Neurology, University Hospital Groningen, The Netherlands.
Begeer
J H
JH
Prins
T R
TR
D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005706:Gallbladder Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007966:Leukodystrophy, Metachromatic / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010212:Papilloma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography