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Intraoperative Strategy under Complex Vascular Adhesion for Laparoscopic Radical Resection of Bismuth-Corlette Type IIIb Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma

Intraoperative Strategy under Complex Vascular Adhesion for Laparoscopic Radical Resection of Bismuth-Corlette Type IIIb Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma

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Gallbladder carcinoid masquerading as gallbladder carcinoma.

Mallika Tewari¹, Vinay Kumar, Raghvendra Raman Mishra

¹Department of Surgical Oncology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P., India.

Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International : HBPD INT

|June 9, 2009

Summary

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Gallbladder carcinoid is a rare neuroendocrine tumor that can mimic gallbladder carcinoma. This atypical carcinoid case highlights the need for aggressive treatment due to its poor prognosis.

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Intraoperative Strategy under Complex Vascular Adhesion for Laparoscopic Radical Resection of Bismuth-Corlette Type IIIb Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma

Intraoperative Strategy under Complex Vascular Adhesion for Laparoscopic Radical Resection of Bismuth-Corlette Type IIIb Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma

Published on: February 13, 2026

Area of Science:

Oncology
Gastroenterology
Pathology

Background:

Gallbladder carcinoid tumors are exceptionally rare.
They can be misdiagnosed as gallbladder carcinoma due to presenting as a mass.
Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.

Observation:

A 35-year-old female presented with right upper quadrant abdominal pain.
Radiological imaging revealed a significant gallbladder mass.
Surgical exploration identified a large, exophytic growth from the gallbladder fundus.

Findings:

Histopathological analysis confirmed the mass as a neuroendocrine carcinoma, specifically an atypical carcinoid of the gallbladder.
The tumor measured 20 x 20 cm and required extensive surgical resection including liver segments and lymph nodes.

Implications:

Gallbladder carcinoid necessitates aggressive treatment strategies.
It represents a rare but important differential diagnosis for gallbladder lesions.
Awareness of this condition is vital for improving patient outcomes.