Two Cases of Small Cell Carcinoma of the Gallbladder

Abstract EN

Small cell carcinoma of the gallbladder is a rare disease process with approximately 40 cases reported in the literature.

It is most often found in elderly female population and is associated with cholelithiasis and cigarette smoking.

A multidisciplinary approach to treatment with wide surgical resection and adjuvant chemotherapy is the current standard of care.

Notwithstanding prompt medical intervention, it is a disease with a poor prognosis.

The pathology is characterized by early metastases and extensive local invasion.

Herein, we report two cases of small cell carcinoma addressed at our institution.

In both cases, a radical resection was performed with subsequent referral to oncology for additional therapy.