Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis Masquerading as Gallbladder Cancer: Can It Be Diagnosed Preoperatively?
Background. Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC) is often misdiagnosed as gallbladder cancer (GBC). We aimed to determine the preoperative characteristics that could potentially aid in an accurate diagnosis of XGC masquerading as GBC. Methods. An analysis of patients operated upon with a preopera...
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| Main Authors: | Ashwin Rammohan, Sathya D. Cherukuri, Jeswanth Sathyanesan, Ravichandran Palaniappan, Manoharan Govindan |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/253645 |
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