Authors: Matthew R Wanner Boaz Karmazyn Rong Fan
Publish Date: 2015/07/10
Volume: 45, Issue: 13, Pages: 2017-2020
Abstract
Hemobilia secondary to gallbladder polyposis is rare in children but has been reported in a few children with metachromatic leukodystrophy We present a case with preoperative multidetector computed tomography MDCT diagnosis of massive hemobilia caused by gallbladder polyposis in a patient with metachromatic leukodystrophy Our report highlights the importance of both awareness of the association of gallbladder polyposis with other syndromes such as metachromatic leukodystrophy as well as the possibility of this entity presenting with lifethreatening bleeding
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