Squamous cell carcinoma of gall bladder: a rare presentation

  • Chhanda Das IPGME&R
  • Koushik Sarkar
  • Madhumita Mukhopadhyay
  • Bedabrata Mukhopadhyay
Keywords: Gall bladder, squamous cell carcinoma, Biliary Colic

Abstract

Pure Squamous cell carcinoma of the gall bladder is a rare entity. Here we present a case of 50-yrs-female presented to our hospital with intermittent upper abdominal pain, jaundice, anorexia, weight loss for last 6 months. On ultrasonography it was found that, there was presence of mass measuring (8x7) cm in gall bladder region. Subsequently, exploratory laparotomy was done and gall bladder along with liver bed and adjacent lymph node surgically removed. Histopathologically the case was diagnosed as well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma infiltrating upto serosa without involving liver bed or lymph node.

Author Biography

Chhanda Das, IPGME&R
PATHOLOGY,ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

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Published
2016-05-08
Section
Case Report

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