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Carcinosarcoma of the Gallbladder Manifesting as Cholangitis Due to Hemobilia

Authors: Hiroshi Sadamori, Hiroyasu Fujiwara, Takehiro Tanaka, Hiroyuki Yanai, Daisuke Satoh, Takahito Yagi, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 6/2012

Abstract

Introduction

Carcinosarcomas of the gallbladder are rare tumors that are characterized by malignant epithelial and mesenchymal components, and preoperative diagnosis of carcinosarcoma of the gallbladder remains difficult.

Case Report

We recently encountered a case of carcinosarcoma of the gallbladder with osteoid and chondroid differentiation, manifesting as cholangitis due to hemobilia.

Conclusion

Preoperative computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging indicated the cause of cholangitis and provided qualitative information regarding the two components of the tumor.

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Title: Carcinosarcoma of the Gallbladder Manifesting as Cholangitis Due to Hemobilia
Authors: Hiroshi Sadamori
Hiroyasu Fujiwara
Takehiro Tanaka
Hiroyuki Yanai
Daisuke Satoh
Takahito Yagi
Toshiyoshi Fujiwara
Publication date: 01-06-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 6/2012
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-012-1836-3

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Carcinosarcoma of the Gallbladder Manifesting as Cholangitis Due to Hemobilia

Abstract

Introduction

Case Report

Conclusion

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Introduction

Case Report

Conclusion

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