Signet-ring cell carcinoma of the gallbladder: a case report
Zulfikar Karabulut1, Yesim Yildirim, Ilker Abaci
1Department of Surgery, Baskent University, Faculty of Medicine, Fevzi Cakmak Caddesi 12. sokak 7/5, Bahcelievler, Ankara, Turkey.
Abstract:
Gallbladder cancers are recognised common tumours of the gastrointestinal system. Histologically, almost all of them are adenocarcinomas. Previously, only two cases of signet-ring cell carcinoma of the gallbladder have been published, and little is known about the disease. Here, we present the case of a 76-year-old man with signet cell carcinoma of the gallbladder. Despite radical surgery, followed by 5-fluorouracil infusion chemotherapy, our patient died within 3 months. Advanced information may help to improve the prognosis of this tumour.
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