ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Metachromatic leukodystrophy
;
Polyposis of the gallbladder
;
Ultrasound
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We report on two children with metachromatic leukodystrophy and polyposis of the gallbladder. In both patients ultrasound examination revealed a small gallbladder with a thickened echogenic wall and multiple polypoid masses. In one patient diagnosis of gallbladder polyposis was made 6 months before the first neurological symptoms occurred. As gallbladder polyposis is a rare phenomenon in childhood, metachromatic leukodystrophy should be excluded.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01955909
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