Gallbladder polyp: A rare lesion in pediatric population

Ray, Amit; Shukla, Ram Mohan; Mandal, Kartik Chandra; Mukhopadhyay, Madhumita; Sisodiya, Neha; Pradhan, Abanti; Mukhopadhyay, Biswanath

doi:10.4103/0971-9261.107018

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“…Gallbladder polyps are extremely uncommon in pediatrics but are well documented in MLD, Peutz-Jeghers, and Gardner syndrome ( 8 ). GB polyposis can be familial outside of these specific syndromes, and conditions such as hepatitis B infection, recurrent cholecystitis, hypercholesterolemia, and metabolic syndrome can increase risk of polyp formation ( 9 ).…”

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Undiagnosed Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Presenting as Severe Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Cholestasis from Hemobilia

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Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the accumulation of lipids called sulfatides throughout the nervous system. Sulfatides can also collect in other organs throughout the body including the gallbladder where they form polyps. Gallbladder polyps rarely have been found to bleed in patients with known MLD, presumably due to polyp shearing. Here we present a case of a child with autism presenting with severe gastrointestinal bleeding and direct hyperbilirubinemia, requiring significant resuscitation and biliary drain placement to tamponade ongoing bleeding. Subsequent neurologic and genetic investigation led to the diagnosis of MLD, with laparoscopic cholecystectomy revealing extensive, elongated gallbladder polyps. Clinicians who care for patients with MLD, including gastroenterologists who manage their progressive oropharyngeal dysphagia, should be aware of the risk for this life-threatening complication. Moreover, pediatric gastroenterologists and hepatologists should maintain a high index of suspicion for MLD in new patients presenting with developmental regression and gastrointestinal bleeding.

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Undiagnosed Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Presenting as Severe Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Cholestasis from Hemobilia

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Gallbladder polyp in children – a rare finding during ultrasound examination

Yankov

Boyanov²,

Aleksova³

et al. 2022

J Ultrason

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Gallbladder polyps are a relatively rare finding in children. The increased use of high-resolution ultrasound in childhood allows to detect gallbladder lesions in young patients. A precise diagnosis can be established using different imaging series. Abdominal contrast-enhanced ultrasound examination provides the most accurate imaging information about the nature and size of the lesion. This is important for further decisions regarding patient referral for cholecystectomy. The object of this study was to present a case of gallbladder polyp diagnosed and followed up by contrast-enhanced ultrasound.

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Gallbladder polyp - paediatric

Haouimi¹

2023

Radiopaedia.org

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Gallbladder polyp: A rare lesion in pediatric population

Abstract: An 11-years-old girl with a polyp in the gallbladder is reported. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was curative.

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Undiagnosed Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Presenting as Severe Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Cholestasis from Hemobilia

Undiagnosed Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Presenting as Severe Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Cholestasis from Hemobilia

Gallbladder polyp in children – a rare finding during ultrasound examination

Gallbladder polyp - paediatric

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