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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
Gallbladder carcinoma (GBC)
Definitions
Uncommon but lethal malignant epithelial neoplasm arising from gallbladder mucosa
Most common neoplasm of biliary tree, with worst prognosis
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Kim JH et al: High-resolution sonography for distinguishing neoplastic gallbladder polyps and staging gallbladder cancer. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 204(2):W150-9, 2015
Cariati A et al: Gallbladder cancers: associated conditions, histological types, prognosis, and prevention. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 26(5):562-9, 2014
Pitt SC et al: Incidental gallbladder cancer at cholecystectomy: when should the surgeon be suspicious? Ann Surg. 260(1):128-33, 2014
Runner GJ et al: Gallbladder wall thickening. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 202(1):W1-W12, 2014
Wernberg JA et al: Gallbladder cancer. Surg Clin North Am. 94(2):343-60, 2014
Xu JM et al: Differential diagnosis of gallbladder wall thickening: the usefulness of contrast-enhanced ultrasound. Ultrasound Med Biol. 40(12):2794-804, 2014
Zemour J et al: Gallbladder tumor and pseudotumor: Diagnosis and management. J Visc Surg. 151(4):289-300, 2014
Cairns V et al: Risk and Cost-effectiveness of Surveillance Followed by Cholecystectomy for Gallbladder Polyps. Arch Surg. 147(12):1078-83, 2012
Kai K et al: Clinicopathologic features of advanced gallbladder cancer associated with adenomyomatosis. Virchows Arch. 459(6):573-80, 2011
Edge SB et al: AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, 7th ed. New York: Springer, 2010
Meacock LM et al: Evaluation of gallbladder and biliary duct disease using microbubble contrast-enhanced ultrasound. Br J Radiol. 83(991):615-27, 2010
Catalano OA et al: MR imaging of the gallbladder: a pictorial essay. Radiographics. 28(1):135-55; quiz 324, 2008
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
Gallbladder carcinoma (GBC)
Definitions
Uncommon but lethal malignant epithelial neoplasm arising from gallbladder mucosa
Most common neoplasm of biliary tree, with worst prognosis
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Kim JH et al: High-resolution sonography for distinguishing neoplastic gallbladder polyps and staging gallbladder cancer. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 204(2):W150-9, 2015
Cariati A et al: Gallbladder cancers: associated conditions, histological types, prognosis, and prevention. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 26(5):562-9, 2014
Pitt SC et al: Incidental gallbladder cancer at cholecystectomy: when should the surgeon be suspicious? Ann Surg. 260(1):128-33, 2014
Runner GJ et al: Gallbladder wall thickening. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 202(1):W1-W12, 2014
Wernberg JA et al: Gallbladder cancer. Surg Clin North Am. 94(2):343-60, 2014
Xu JM et al: Differential diagnosis of gallbladder wall thickening: the usefulness of contrast-enhanced ultrasound. Ultrasound Med Biol. 40(12):2794-804, 2014
Zemour J et al: Gallbladder tumor and pseudotumor: Diagnosis and management. J Visc Surg. 151(4):289-300, 2014
Cairns V et al: Risk and Cost-effectiveness of Surveillance Followed by Cholecystectomy for Gallbladder Polyps. Arch Surg. 147(12):1078-83, 2012
Kai K et al: Clinicopathologic features of advanced gallbladder cancer associated with adenomyomatosis. Virchows Arch. 459(6):573-80, 2011
Edge SB et al: AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, 7th ed. New York: Springer, 2010
Meacock LM et al: Evaluation of gallbladder and biliary duct disease using microbubble contrast-enhanced ultrasound. Br J Radiol. 83(991):615-27, 2010
Catalano OA et al: MR imaging of the gallbladder: a pictorial essay. Radiographics. 28(1):135-55; quiz 324, 2008
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