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Abstract
The first known case of true hydrops of the gallbladder that resulted from granular
cell myoblastoma is reported. Granular cell tumors are benign multicentric tumors
that should be treated by total excision so that free margins are assured. These tumors
are rarely found in the biliary tract; however, they may cause complications of biliary
tract obstruction.
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