Cholecystitis secondary to infusion chemotherapy

J Surg Oncol. 1986 Apr;31(4):287-93. doi: 10.1002/jso.2930310413.

Abstract

This report centers on a patient with metastatic colorectal cancer who developed acute and chronic cholecystitis secondary to the infusion of FUDR (fluoro-deoxyuridine) into the hepatic artery. This was documented by sonography, cholescintigraphy, and, ultimately, pathologically on the surgically removed specimen. Undoubtedly, with increasing cumulative treatment days made possible through technological advances in delivery systems, this complication will be seen more frequently. Prophylactic removal of the gallbladder, at the time of pump placement, which does not significantly prolong the operative time nor increase the operative mortality, should be performed to prevent this complication from occurring.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cholecystitis / chemically induced*
  • Cholecystitis / diagnosis
  • Colonic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Drug Implants
  • Female
  • Floxuridine / administration & dosage
  • Floxuridine / adverse effects*
  • Floxuridine / therapeutic use
  • Hepatic Artery
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial / instrumentation
  • Liver Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary
  • Rectal Neoplasms / pathology

Substances

  • Drug Implants
  • Floxuridine