Chen DF, Hu L, Yi P, Liu WW, Fang DC, Cao H. Relationship between
Helicobacter pylori and chronic cholecystitis.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2004;
12:1840-1843. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v12.i8.1840]
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Abstract
AIM: To study whether Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is associated with chronic cholecystitis.
METHODS: Chronic cholecystitis specimens confirmed by pathological analysis were divided into three groups: H. pylori infected group, H. pylori negative group and control group. The pathologic changes of cholecystitis were observed with light and electron microscopy, and the levels of interleukins (IL-1, IL-6 and IL-8) were also detected by radioimmunoassy.
RESULTS: Histological evidences of chronic choleystitis were found in the region where H. pylori colonized, including degeneration, necrosis, inflammatory cell infiltration, etc. Levels of interleukins (IL-1, 6, 8) in gallbladder homogenate were significantly higher in H. pylori-infected cholecystitis group than those in H. pylori -negative cholecystitis group and control group.
CONCLUSION: H. pylori virulence factor and interleukins may be involved in the pathogenesis of H. pylori -related cholecystitis.
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