Research Article

Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis Masquerading as Gallbladder Cancer: Can It Be Diagnosed Preoperatively?

Table 2

Comparison of radiological findings between XGC and GBC.

Radiological findingsXGCGBC value

GB wall thickness (mean ± SD, mm)14.1 ± 4.913.6 ± 6.1NS
Diffuse GB wall thickening4 (36.6%)4 (6.6%)
Continuous mucosal line8 (50%)6 (10%)
Submucosal hypoattenuated nodules/band9 (56.2%)10 (16.7%)
Lymph node enlargement10 (62.5%)53 (88.3%)NS