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Gallbladder cancer is a rare cancer in which malignant (cancer) transformation of cells occur in the wall of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ under the liver that stores bile. Bile or gall is a fluid produced by the liver to digest fats. It is more commonly seen in central and South America, central and Eastern Europe, Japan and northern India. Certain ethnic groups e.g. Native American Indians and Hispanics also suffer a greater incidence of the cancer. Women are at affected more than men. Cure is possible if diagnosis is done early enough. Unfortunately a diagnosis is often made once symptoms occur, i.e. after the cancer advances. In such cases the outlook is poor. Surgery is the most effective treatment. Radiation and chemotherapy are also used.  Risk factors of Gallbladder Cancer A risk factor is anything that increases one’s chance of acquiring a disease.
Risk factors of gallbladder cancer include:  Gender: Gallbladder cancer is twice more common in women than men. It mostly occurs between the ages of 50 and 60. Obesity increases the risk of getting the cancer Ethnic groups like Native American Indians and Hispanics are at a high risk.The cancer is thought to be related to the presence of gallstones. Gallstones lead to calcification of the gallbladder. This condition is called ‘Porcelain gallbladder’. People with porcelain gallbladder are at a high risk developing the cancer. |
Latest Publication and Research on Gallbladder Cancer - Updated on 04/18/2013.
Clinical features of pancreaticobiliary maljunction: update analysis of 2nd Japan-nationwide survey. - Published by PubMed
Mycobacterial infection of the gallbladder masquerading as gallbladder cancer with a false positive pet scan. - Published by PubMed
Correlation of S1P1 and ERp29 expression to progression, metastasis, and poor prognosis of gallbladder adenocarcinoma. - Published by PubMed
Stepwise approach and surgery for gallbladder adenomyomatosis: a mini-review. - Published by PubMed
Mesohepatectomy with total caudate lobectomy of the liver for hepatocellular carcinoma. - Published by PubMed
Clinical features of pancreaticobiliary maljunction: update analysis of 2nd Japan-nationwide survey. - Published by PubMed
Mycobacterial infection of the gallbladder masquerading as gallbladder cancer with a false positive pet scan. - Published by PubMed
Correlation of S1P1 and ERp29 expression to progression, metastasis, and poor prognosis of gallbladder adenocarcinoma. - Published by PubMed
Stepwise approach and surgery for gallbladder adenomyomatosis: a mini-review. - Published by PubMed
Mesohepatectomy with total caudate lobectomy of the liver for hepatocellular carcinoma. - Published by PubMed
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