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Case Studies | Pathology | India | Volume 7 Issue 6, June 2018
Adenosquamous Carcinoma of Gall Bladder: A Case Report
Irmeen Manzoor [2] | Meera Mahajan
Abstract: OBJECTIVE STUDY DESIGN In this case report we present a male of age 30 years with complaints of pain in right hypochondriac region since 9 months and history of anorexia and weight loss. Diagnostic tools included were USG and CT scan which showed a mass in the right hypochondrium. Radical cholecystectomy was done. On gross examination, gall bladder was of size 8x6x5cm. On cut section it showed a tumor mass of size 6x2.5cm which was grayish-white in color. Tumor was firm in consistency and showed complete involvement of wall on one side of gall bladder. The microscopic examination from gall bladder along with tumor mass revealed round to polyhedral cells with hyperchromatic and pleomorphic nuclei. Cells were arranged in groups and sheets and at places showed glandular arrangement. Keratin pearls were also present. The tumor cells were seen invading the muscular wall of the gall bladder. RESULTS A final diagnosis of adenosquamous carcinoma of gall bladder.
Keywords: Adenosquamous, carcinoma, gall bladder, squamous
Edition: Volume 7 Issue 6, June 2018,
Pages: 1816 - 1817