[The colecistectomy in primary sclerosing cholangitis: case report and review of literature].

Abstract

Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is an idiopathic chronic inflammatory condition affecting intra- and extra-hepatic biliary system. The aim of this study is to stress the importance of cholecystectomy in patients with PSC. Consideration should be given to performing a cholecystectomy in PSC patients with gallbladder adenomyomas or calculi, even asymptomatic; this happens in approximately 15% of cases.

• Authors: L Izzo, U Costi, M Adduci, S Gazzanelli, A Casullo, Z Kharrub, Ph G Sassayanis, M Marini, A Stasolla, V Pulcinelli, M Meucci, M Caputo
• Journal: Il Giornale di chirurgia (G Chir) 2005 Jan-Feb Vol. 26 Issue 1-2 Pg. 37-9 ISSN: 0391-9005 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: Indicazione alla colecistectomia nella colangite sclerosante primitiva: presentazione di un caso clinico e revisione della letteratura.
• PMID: 15847093 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adenoma (complications, pathology)
• Bile Ducts (pathology)
• Cholangitis, Sclerosing (complications, diagnosis, pathology, surgery)
• Cholecystectomy
• Cholecystitis (complications)
• Cholecystolithiasis (complications, pathology)
• Chronic Disease
• Follow-Up Studies
• Gallbladder (pathology)
• Gallbladder Neoplasms (complications, pathology)
• Humans
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Time Factors