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KMID : 0985520230280020038
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Korean Journal of Pancreas and Biliary Tract
2023 Volume.28 No. 2 p.38 ~ p.42
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Gallbladder Sarcomatoid Carcinoma Diagnosed after Surgery
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Cho Yoon-Ho
Cha Sang-Woo
Cho Young-Deok
Lee Min-Young
Chu Chong-Woo
Hong Seong-Sook
Jin So-Young
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Abstract
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Sarcomatoid carcinoma is rarely diagnosed as gallbladder cancer. Its aggressive nature, due to the characteristics of both sarcoma and carcinoma, results in a poor prognosis. We report a case of gallbladder sarcomatoid carcinoma in an 82-year-old male who was referred to our hospital for evaluation of gallbladder cancer observed on abdominopelvic computed tomography. The characteristics of the cancer were not confirmed after several imaging modalities. The surgically resected tumor was positive for both cytokeratin and vimentin as revealed via immunohistochemical staining, and a sarcomatoid carcinoma was finally diagnosed. The role of chemotherapy has not yet been identified. Therefore, radiation therapy is planned to reduce the risk of recurrence.
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KEYWORD
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Sarcomatoid carcinoma, Gallbladder cancer, Gallbladder neoplasm
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