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Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis in an infant with obstructive jaundice
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
European Journal of Pediatrics
|August 1, 1990
Summary
This study reports the first case of infantile xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC) causing obstructive jaundice in an infant. Surgical intervention successfully relieved the jaundice, offering a new understanding of infantile XGC complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Obstructive jaundice in infants can stem from various causes.
- Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC) is a rare inflammatory condition typically affecting adults.
- Infantile XGC is exceptionally rare, with limited data on its clinical presentation and complications.