Neuroendocrine Papillary Carcinoma of Gallbladder with Hepatic Space Occupying Lesion – A Rare Case Report in Chattogram, Bangladesh
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction: Neuroendocrine tumors, commonly originating from neuroendocrine cells of different organs, specifically in gastrointestinal tract (GIT), lungs and thyroid. However, the tumors which originates from gall bladder are not only very rare, but also very aggressive as a neoplasm. Case presentation: A patient named Mrs. Khodeza aged 35 years old, with a complain of abdominal pain was diagnosed as neuroendocrine papillary carcinoma of gall bladder by magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) along with histopathological exclusion. Patient received 4 cycles of Cisplatin and Etoposide followed by radiotherapy. Conclusion: Treatment with Cisplatin and Etoposide has demonstrated significant clinical response with satisfactory remission of the disease. In addition, adverse effects are minimal. At present, patient is leading a healthy life.
Author: Nasir Uddin Mahmud, Fahmida Alam, Fazle Robbi, Prof Sajjad Mohammad Yusuff , Ali Asgar Chowdhury, Rakibul Hasan and Tasnim Mahmud
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949570313
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