Cholecystitis suspicion followed by and unexpected diagnosis: a case report

Maria C. Gonçalves; Inês C. Gonçalves; Mafalda Salvado; Sara Diniz

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20214768

Authors

Maria C. Gonçalves Family Doctor, USF Vitrius, ACES Pinhal Litoral, ARS Centro, Marinha Grande, Portugal
Inês C. Gonçalves Department of Surgery, Centro Hospitalar De Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
Mafalda Salvado Family Doctor, USF Vitrius, ACES Pinhal Litoral, ARS Centro, Marinha Grande, Portugal
Sara Diniz Family Doctor, USF Vitrius, ACES Pinhal Litoral, ARS Centro, Marinha Grande, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20214768

Keywords:

Gallbladder cancer, Gallstones, Cholecystectomy, Incidental

Abstract

Gallbladder cancer is the 5th most common gastrointestinal cancer, is 2-3 times more frequent in females, and gallstones represent the most important association with this type of cancer. It is generally diagnosed incidentally after cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis and complete surgical resection offers the only potential cure. We report a case of a 42-year-old female, previously healthy, with upper right quadrant pain for 2 weeks and an ultrasound suggestive of cholecystitis. Unfortunately, intraoperative findings were discouraging.

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