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  • Nuclear Medicine

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  • Gallbladder cancer is a rare malignancy.
  • Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) producing tumors are uncommon.
  • Diagnosis often relies on imaging and laboratory findings.

Observation:

  • A 78-year-old male presented with right upper abdominal pain, fever, and severe inflammatory reactions.
  • Computed tomography revealed an irregular gallbladder tumor.
  • (18)F-fluorodeoxy-glucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) showed high tumor uptake and diffuse spinal uptake, suggestive of a G-CSF-producing tumor.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with a G-CSF-producing gallbladder carcinoma based on elevated leukocyte count and FDG-PET findings.
  • Histopathology confirmed adenosquamous cell carcinoma, positive for G-CSF.
  • Post-surgery, the patient's condition improved, fever resolved, and G-CSF levels normalized.

Implications:

  • FDG-PET is a valuable tool for diagnosing G-CSF-producing gallbladder carcinoma.
  • Aggressive surgical resection can improve the general condition and prognosis of patients with this rare cancer.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing G-CSF-producing gallbladder carcinoma.