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Abbreviations
- Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC)
Synonyms
- Fibroxanthogranulomatous cholecystitis
Definitions
- Rare inflammatory process causing focal or diffuse destruction of gallbladder (GB) wall, with accumulation of lipid-laden macrophages, fibrous tissue, and acute and chronic inflammatory cells
- Uncommon variant of chronic cholecystitis, associated with destructive granulomatous reaction to bile
- Benign condition that may be confused with gallbladder carcinoma
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Selected References
- Bennett G et al: Cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, and hyperplastic cholecystoses. In Gore RM et al: Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology. 4th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier. Ch. 77, 2015
- Revzin MV et al: The gallbladder: uncommon gallbladder conditions and unusual presentations of the common gallbladder pathological processes. Abdom Imaging. Epub ahead of print, 2014
- Smith EA et al: Cross-sectional imaging of acute and chronic gallbladder inflammatory disease. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 192(1):188-96, 2009
- Catalano OA et al: MR imaging of the gallbladder: a pictorial essay. Radiographics. 28(1):135-55; quiz 324, 2008
- Levy AD et al: Benign tumors and tumorlike lesions of the gallbladder and extrahepatic bile ducts: Radiologic-pathologic correlation. RadioGraphics. 22: 387-413, 2002
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC)
Synonyms
- Fibroxanthogranulomatous cholecystitis
Definitions
- Rare inflammatory process causing focal or diffuse destruction of gallbladder (GB) wall, with accumulation of lipid-laden macrophages, fibrous tissue, and acute and chronic inflammatory cells
- Uncommon variant of chronic cholecystitis, associated with destructive granulomatous reaction to bile
- Benign condition that may be confused with gallbladder carcinoma
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Bennett G et al: Cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, and hyperplastic cholecystoses. In Gore RM et al: Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology. 4th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier. Ch. 77, 2015
- Revzin MV et al: The gallbladder: uncommon gallbladder conditions and unusual presentations of the common gallbladder pathological processes. Abdom Imaging. Epub ahead of print, 2014
- Smith EA et al: Cross-sectional imaging of acute and chronic gallbladder inflammatory disease. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 192(1):188-96, 2009
- Catalano OA et al: MR imaging of the gallbladder: a pictorial essay. Radiographics. 28(1):135-55; quiz 324, 2008
- Levy AD et al: Benign tumors and tumorlike lesions of the gallbladder and extrahepatic bile ducts: Radiologic-pathologic correlation. RadioGraphics. 22: 387-413, 2002
