CT Diagnosis of Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis:A Report of 11 Cases / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyze CT features of xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis(XGC)so that to improve the accuracy of diagnosis.Methods The data of CT,clinic and operation in 11 cases with XGC proved pathologically were analysed.The following CT features were analyzedthe cholecystic wall thickness,intramural hypoattenuated nodules,inner wall,mucosal line,patterns of enhancement of thickened wall,involved liver tissue and the presence of stones.The changes around the gallbladder were also noticed.Results The gallbladder wall was thickened and intramural hypoattenuated nodules were seen in all patients.The inner wall of gallbladder was smooth in 9 patients,the mucosal line was observed in 6 cases,the size of gallbladder was enlarged in 3 while 4 gallbladders were smaller than normal.Stones were found in 4 gallbladders.There were hepatic involvement in 6,pericholecystic infiltration in 3 and dilatation of biliary tract in 6 cases.Conclusion CT features of thickened gallbladder wall with intramural hypoattenuated nodules(sandwich sign)and continuous mucosal line were characteristic of XGC.