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Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports 1/2010

Open Access 01-12-2010 | Case report

Hepatobiliary neuroendocrine carcinoma: a case report

Authors: Suzana Manxhuka-Kerliu, Gordana Petrusevska, Halit Maloku, Vjollca Sahatciu-Meka, Sadushe Loxha, Naim Loxha, Labinot Shahini

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

Introduction

Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the gallbladder is a rather uncommon disease. We report a case of a neuroendocrine tumor that was located in the wall of the gallbladder and that extended into the liver.

Case presentation

A 52-year-old Caucasian woman presented with right-sided abdominal pain, ascites and jaundice. An MRI scan revealed a tumor mass located in the gallbladder wall and involving the liver. A partial hepatectomy and cholecystectomy were performed. Histology revealed a neuroendocrine tumor, which showed scattered Grimelius positive cells and immuno-expressed epithelial and endocrine markers. Our patient is undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Conclusion

Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors need a multidisciplinary approach, involving immunohistochemistry and molecular-genetic techniques.
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Metadata
Title
Hepatobiliary neuroendocrine carcinoma: a case report
Authors
Suzana Manxhuka-Kerliu
Gordana Petrusevska
Halit Maloku
Vjollca Sahatciu-Meka
Sadushe Loxha
Naim Loxha
Labinot Shahini
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-4-53

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