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Primary gallbladder carcinoma typically presents with abdominal pain or is found incidentally. This case highlights a rare presentation of gallbladder cancer with elbow swelling, emphasizing the need for comprehensive evaluation.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Primary gallbladder carcinoma often presents with abdominal pain or is discovered incidentally after gallbladder removal for gallstones.
  • Typical metastatic pathways involve the liver, locoregional lymph nodes, and lungs.
  • Other extra-abdominal metastatic sites are considered uncommon.

Observation:

  • A rare case of primary gallbladder carcinoma is presented.
  • The patient's initial presentation was isolated elbow swelling.
  • Initial staging with whole-body F-FDG PET/contrast-enhanced CT showed no evidence of locoregional nodal spread.

Findings:

  • The gallbladder carcinoma metastasized to the elbow, an unusual extra-abdominal site.
  • The absence of locoregional nodal involvement at initial evaluation was noted.
  • Diagnostic imaging (F-FDG PET/CT) was crucial in the initial assessment.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for atypical metastatic patterns in gallbladder carcinoma.
  • It highlights the importance of thorough diagnostic workup for unexplained swelling, even in the absence of typical symptoms.
  • Consideration of rare metastatic sites is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in oncology.