Korean J Radiol.
2012 Oct;13(5):637-642. 10.3348/kjr.2012.13.5.637.
Mucin-Producing Carcinoma of the Gallbladder: Evaluation by Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography in Three Cases
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- 1Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan.
- 2Diagnostic Radiology Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan. honaya@ncc.go.jp
- 3Pathology Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan.
- KMID: 1392944
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/kjr.2012.13.5.637
Abstract
- We report three cases of mucin-producing carcinoma of the gallbladder, along with the magnetic resonance (MR) findings, especially the findings on a MR cholangiopancreatography. In our cases, linear or curvilinear streaks were detected running along the long axis of an enlarged gallbladder (mucus thread sign). When such findings were seen, a mucin-producing carcinoma of the gallbladder should be included as a differential diagnosis. Thus, gadolinium-enhanced MR imaging is mandatory for the precise diagnosis of the mucin-producing carcinoma of the gallbladder.
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