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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
