Gallbladder mucinous carcinoma in a child with metachromatic leukodystrophy, case report and literature review
- Published on 02/27/2026
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Bai Qiang 1, Xiong Bilin 1,6, Pei Shan 2,3, Zhou Jun 4, Lu Jiantian 5, Pu Shuangqiong 4, Li Li 2, Xu Qinghua 2
1 https://ror.org/00fjv1g65 Surgery Department of Kunming Children’s Hospital Kunming Yunnan China
2 https://ror.org/00fjv1g65 Kunming Key Laboratory of Children Infection and Immunity, Yunnan Province Clinical Research Center for Children’s Health and Disease Yunnan Institute of Pediatrics, Kunming Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Medical Center for Pediatric Diseases, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Children’sMajor Disease Research 650228 Kunming Yunnan China
3 https://ror.org/02y7rck89 Dali University Dali Yunnan China
4 https://ror.org/00fjv1g65 Pathology Department of Kunming Children’s Hospital Kunming Yunnan China
5 https://ror.org/00fjv1g65 Radiology Department of Kunming Children’s Hospital Kunming Yunnan China
6 Lijiang Women and Children’s Hospital Lijiang Yunnan China
Abstract
Background Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused by arylsulfatase A (ARSA) deficiency. Patients with MLD exhibit a high prevalence of gallbladder polyps and intestinal metaplasia. Although these precancerous lesions may progress to malignancy over time, gallbladder cancer is rarely diagnosed in children. Here, we present a case of gallbladder mucinous adenocarcinoma in a 5-year-old child, detailing its clinical, imaging,...
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