Korean J Clin Oncol.  2018 Jun;14(1):48-52. 10.14216/kjco.18008.

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma presenting with cholecystitis-like symptoms

• Yun SP
• Seo HI

• KMID: 2416322
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14216/kjco.18008

Abstract

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that arises from the gallbladder is extremely rare, and the associated studies are not well described in the literature. We report our experience that diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the gallbladder was diagnosed by histological findings after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a 75-year-old man. The patient was diagnosed with stage IV lymphoma, and chemotherapy was performed following surgery. The abdominal, chest, neck computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET)-CT were performed after chemotherapy, and the results showed that there were no multiple lymphadenopathies. The patient was considered to have achieved complete remission. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the gallbladder is extremely rare and never been diagnosis preoperatively. Pathological examination of the cholecystectomy specimen is important. This will be very helpful for identifying patients who need additional treatment.

Keyword

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma; Gallbladder; Cholecystitis

MeSH Terms

Aged
B-Lymphocytes*
Cholecystectomy
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
Cholecystitis
Diagnosis
Drug Therapy
Gallbladder
Humans
Lymphoma
Lymphoma, B-Cell*
Neck
Positron-Emission Tomography
Thorax