Signet-ring cell carcinoma of the gallbladder: a case report.
Gallbladder cancers are recognised common tumours of the gastrointestinal system. Histologically, almost all of them are adenocarcinomas. Previously, only two cases of signet-ring cell carcinoma of the gallbladder have been published, and little is known about the disease. Here, we present the case of a 76-year-old man with signet cell carcinoma of the gallbladder. Despite radical surgery, followed by 5-fluorouracil infusion chemotherapy, our patient died within 3 months. Advanced information may help to improve the prognosis of this tumour.
Karabulut
Zulfikar
Z
Department of Surgery, Baskent University, Faculty of Medicine, Fevzi Cakmak Caddesi 12. sokak 7/5, Bahcelievler, Ankara, Turkey.
Yildirim
Yesim
Y
Abaci
Ilker
I
Ilgici
Dilek
D
Ozyilkan
Ozgur
O
D000368:Aged; D018279:Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005706:Gallbladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male