A case of chronic hepatitis with development of carcinoma of gall bladder observed during treatment with traditional Chinese medicine.
10.3937/kampomed.36.101
- Author:
Katsutoshi TERASAWA
;
Hiroyori TOSA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Chronic hepatitis;
Carcinoma of gall bladder;
Traditional Chinese medicine;
Sho-saikoto;
Keisi-bukuryo-gan
- From:Kampo Medicine
1985;36(2):101-106
- CountryJapan
- Language:English
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Abstract:
A case of 62 years old male presenting chronic hepatitis with accidental finding of carcinoma of gall bladder was reported. The traditional Chinese medical treatment has an excellent effect in improving the subjective and objective symptoms associated with chronic hepatitis, but because of this case revealed, in the case of early stage of carcinoma there is a steady growth of tumor even though the symptoms were improved. This indicates the need of thorough investigation with the standed westerm medical parameters while treating case with traditional Chinese medicine.
