Presentation
Leukocytosis is generally present 9. The macroscopic appearance is of a poorly defined, nodular yellow mass that infiltrates the wall of the gallbladder. [radiopaedia.org]
The clinical presentation is similar to that of cholecystitis. A correct preoperative diagnosis of XC is important to avoid unnecessary laparotomy. [link.springer.com]
The authors report the case of an 86 year-old woman, bedridden and dependent, referred to our institution by presenting a tumefaction with inflammatory signs in the right upper quadrant. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
We present the case of a 74-year-old male admitted for pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. [reed.es]
Entire Body System
- Surgical Procedure
Clin Imaging 27:421–5 Article PubMed Google Scholar Kwon AH, Matsui Y, Uemura Y (2004) Surgical procedures and histopathologic findings for patients with xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis. [link.springer.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Right Upper Quadrant Pain
Associations a relationship with gallbladder carcinoma is uncertain 6,7 Patients typically present with symptoms and signs similar to cholecystitis including right upper quadrant pain, vomiting, obstructive jaundice, cholangitis, with a positive Murphy [radiopaedia.org]
Skin
- Xanthoma
Microscopically, there are varying amounts of inflammation, xanthoma-like foam cells, and scarring. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Workup
Laboratory
- Leukocytosis
Leukocytosis is generally present 9. The macroscopic appearance is of a poorly defined, nodular yellow mass that infiltrates the wall of the gallbladder. [radiopaedia.org]
Treatment
[…] parenchyma gallstones often present CT 5-20 mm small intramural hypoattenuating nodules poor/heterogeneous contrast enhancement features of local infiltration, or other complications, such as perforation, abscess formation or formation of fistulous tracts 1 Treatment [radiopaedia.org]
Prognosis
[…] often present CT 5-20 mm small intramural hypoattenuating nodules poor/heterogeneous contrast enhancement features of local infiltration, or other complications, such as perforation, abscess formation or formation of fistulous tracts 1 Treatment and prognosis [radiopaedia.org]