A Case Report of Symptomatic Gallbladder Disease in the Setting of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Originating from Invasive Lobular Carcinoma of the Breast
CONCLUSION Symptomatic gallbladder disease in the setting of peritoneal carcinomatosis secondary to invasive lobular carcinoma is an uncommon presentation to surgeons. A diagnostic laparoscopy is the preferred initial evaluation. If deemed feasible, and if the surgeon has the required experience, a laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be undertaken selectively.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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