Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis Masquerading as Gallbladder Cancer: Case Series and Literature Review

ConclusionDifferentiation of XGC from gallbladder carcinoma is difficult, and a definitive diagnosis necessitates histopathological examination. An accurate preoperative diagnosis requires an integrated review of the clinical and characteristic radiological features, the presence of which may help to avoid radical resection and avoidable morbidity in selected cases. Knowledge of the entity, a high degree of suspicion and involvement of an expert surgeon should provide the optimal management. An incorrect diagnosis may lead to inappropriate surgery - either over-treating it by performing a radical cholecystectomy for XGC or perfoming a simple laparoscopic cholecystectomy for a malignant lesion.
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research