Gallbladder Cancer Flashcards

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Pathology?

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Most are adenocarcinomas

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Signs and symptoms?

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Incidental finding in cholecystectomy

Later jaundice, weight loss, palpable mass

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Investigations and findings?

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LFTs - increased ALP

USS/CT for staging

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Management?

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Palliative

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Complications?

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Prognosis is less than a year

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