Korean J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg.  2005 Sep;9(3):192-195.

Carcinoid Tumor of the Common Bile Duct and Gallbladder

• Lee HG
• Rhim SY
• Choi DH
• Kim HJ
• Lee KG
• Park HK
• Baik SS
• Lee KS

Abstract

Carcinoid tumors are derived from Kultschitzky cells, and often found in the appendix, ileum, rectum and bronchus, but those of the biliary tract are rare. Here, the case of a 59-year-old man, unexpectedly found to have a carcinoid tumor obstructing the common bile duct, is reported. A gallbladder carcinoid tumor was also found incidentally during a planned subtotal gastrectomy operation. The literature on carcinoid tumors of the extrahepatic bile duct and gall bladder is also reviewed.

Keyword

Carcinoid Tumor; Common Bile Duct; Gallbladder

MeSH Terms

Appendix
Bile Ducts, Extrahepatic
Biliary Tract
Bronchi
Carcinoid Tumor*
Common Bile Duct*
Gallbladder*
Gastrectomy
Humans
Ileum
Middle Aged
Rectum
Urinary Bladder