Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis: a European and global perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC) is often mistaken for, and may predispose to, gallbladder carcinoma (GB Ca). This study reviews the worldwide variation of the incidence, investigations, management and outcome of patients with XGC.

Methods

Data from 29 studies, cumulatively containing 1599 patients, were reviewed and results summarized by geographical region (Europe, India, Far East and Americas) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to present variability within regions. The main study outcomes were incidence, association with GB Ca and treatment of patients with XGC.

Results

Overall, the incidence of XGC was 1.3-1.9%, with the exception of India where it was 8.8%. The incidence of GB Ca associated with XGC was lowest in European studies (3.3%) vary

SUBMITTER: Hale MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4008163 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature