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Case Studies | Medicine | India | Volume 13 Issue 11, November 2024 | Rating: 5.2 / 10
Mucus Thread Sign: A Case Report on Rare Radiological Findings in Mucin-Producing Gall Bladder Cancer
Shaik Sohail, Aravind Manoharan, Sankar Subramanian
Abstract: The mucus thread sign is a rare and intriguing radiological feature, typically associated with mucin-producing pancreatic cysts like mucinous cystic neoplasms and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms. This case study highlights its occurrence in mucin-producing gall bladder cancer, an exceptionally rare phenomenon. The report underscores its diagnostic significance, clinical implications, and potential role in guiding the management of mucinous tumors.
Keywords: mucus thread sign, mucin-producing tumors, gall bladder cancer, mucinous cystic neoplasms, radiological findings
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 11, November 2024,
Pages: 1882 - 1885