Extrahepatic Biliary Papillomatosis Occurring After Removal of a Dysplastic Gall Bladder
1993
Case of Extrahepatic Biliary Papillomatosis After Gall Bladder Removal
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): P.M. Sagar, M. Omar, J. Macrie
Primary Institution: Scarborough Hospital
Hypothesis
Could dysplastic changes in the gall bladder lead to extrahepatic biliary papillomatosis?
Conclusion
The patient's obstructive jaundice resolved after the removal of a grape-like mass containing dysplastic glands.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient developed obstructive jaundice two years after gall bladder surgery.
- Histological examination revealed dysplastic glands with papillary formation.
- The patient's jaundice resolved after the mass was removed.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare condition called biliary papillomatosis after her gall bladder was removed, but doctors were able to help her feel better.
Methodology
The case involved cholecystectomy, exploration of the common bile duct, and ERCP for diagnosis.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
57-year-old woman
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