Mucin-producing carcinoma of the gallbladder: imaging demonstration in four cases

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2003 Mar-Apr;27(2):150-4. doi: 10.1097/00004728-200303000-00007.

Abstract

We report four cases of mucin-producing carcinoma of the gallbladder (three papillary adenocarcinomas and one mucinous carcinoma), with an emphasis on imaging features. Our findings suggest that when a papillary protrusion or thickened wall, including cystic areas and/or calcifications, is seen radiologically in the enlarged gallbladder, mucin-producing carcinoma of the gallbladder should be included in the differential diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / diagnosis*
  • Aged
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Female
  • Gallbladder Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional