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Malakoplakia of the Gallbladder: A Case Report
Anita B Sajjanar1, Sunita Vagha2
1Pathology, Datta Meghe Medical College, Nagpur, IND.
Cureus
|June 14, 2023
Summary
Malakoplakia, a rare histiocytic disease, typically affects the urinary tract but can occur in the gallbladder. This case highlights gallbladder malakoplakia diagnosis through histopathology, aiding surgical management.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Pathology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Malakoplakia is a chronic granulomatous histiocytic disease involving impaired bacterial breakdown by histiocytes.
- It commonly affects the urinary bladder, alimentary tract, and other systems, often in immunocompromised individuals.
- Gallbladder malakoplakia is exceptionally rare, with few reported cases, often leading to misdiagnosis.
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