Authors: R Zissin A Osadchy E Klein F Konikoff
Publish Date: 2005/12/14
Volume: 12, Issue: 3, Pages: 108-110
Abstract
Ectopic gallstone obstruction gallstone ileus due to cholecystoenteric fistula is an infrequent condition Its occurrence as a complication of a gallbladder GB carcinoma is even more rare We describe an unusual case of a GB carcinoma complicated by a cholecystoduodenal fistula leading to first gallstone obstruction in the ileum and then later in the duodenum in which an accurate preoperative diagnosis was based on pathognomonic computerized tomography CT features A correct diagnosis of this may be crucial and requires prompt surgical intervention radiologists should be familiar with their classic CT appearance
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