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  1. Fulltext Tuberculosis of gallbladder with candidiasis, a rare entity
    Leong BD, Chan KW, Ramu P, Kumar VM, Chuah JA
    Med J Malaysia, 2011 Jun;66(2):146-7.
    PMID: 22106698 MyJurnal
    Gallbladder tuberculosis (GT) is an extremely rare condition. This is thought to be due to the protective property of bile against the infection. Clinical and radiological diagnosis of GT is difficult. We describe a case of GT who initially presented to us with jaundice, a right hypochondrial mass and computed tomographic findings suggestive of gallbladder empyema. Diagnosis was made from histopathological examination of the resected gallbladder which revealed epitheloid granulomas with caseating necrosis and presence of Langhan's giant cells. From a literature search and to the best of our knowledge, this is the first GT to be reported in South East Asia.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cholecystitis/etiology*
  2. Acute cholecystitis caused by Clonorchis sinensis
    Rohela M, Johari S, Jamaiah I, Init I, Lee SH
    Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health, 2006 Jul;37(4):648-51.
    PMID: 17121288
    We are reporting a case of a 43-year-old Chinese male from Hong Kong, who came to see a doctor complaining of acute onset of severe upper abdominal pain. A diagnosis of acute cholecystitis was made and an emergency cholecystectomy was carried out. On opening the common bile duct, lancet-shaped worms were seen emerging from it. About 45 adult worms were collected and sent to the Department of Parasitology University of Malaya for identification. The worms were identified as Clonorchis sinensis. After the operation the patient was treated with praziquantel and he had an uneventful recovery.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cholecystitis/etiology*
  3. Fulltext The impact of routine histopathological examination on cholecystectomy specimens from an Asian demographic
    Chin KF, Mohammad AA, Khoo YY, Krishnasamy T
    Ann R Coll Surg Engl, 2012 Apr;94(3):165-9.
    PMID: 22507719 DOI: 10.1308/003588412X13171221501708
    INTRODUCTION: Most gallbladder carcinoma cases are suspected pre-operatively or intra-operatively. In Malaysia histopathological examination of cholecystectomy specimens has become routine practice. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of routine histological examinations on cholecystectomy specimens from an Asian demographic, which may differ from a Caucasian demographic.

    METHODS: A retrospective study was performed of all histopathology reports for cholecystectomies (laparoscopic and open) undertaken over a period of 12 years (1997-2008) in a single teaching hospital.

    RESULTS: A total of 1,375 gallbladder specimens were sent for histopathological analysis, with 7 (0.5%) being reported as malignant while only three (0.2%) were found to contain primary gallbladder carcinoma. Other premalignant findings included two specimens with dysplastic changes of the mucosa and one tubulovillous adenoma with a dysplastic epithelium. From the ten malignant and premalignant specimens, seven were diagnosed pre-operatively, two were suspected intra-operatively and one was diagnosed with dysplastic changes on the histopathology report post-operatively.

    CONCLUSIONS: This study supports earlier research carried out in the UK and the demographic difference does not affect the impact of the histology examination on cholecystectomy specimens in diagnosing this disease. A selective policy is recommended in Malaysia.

    Matched MeSH terms: Cholecystitis/etiology
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