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Cancer of the gallbladder.
1Surgical Service, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Huntington, WV.
Southern Medical Journal
|April 1, 1990
Summary
Primary gallbladder cancer is rare, often diagnosed late in elderly females. Early detection is crucial for survival, as current treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation show limited impact on outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Primary gallbladder carcinoma is an uncommon malignancy.
- Gallbladder cancer often presents at advanced stages, complicating treatment and prognosis.
- Adenocarcinoma is the predominant histological subtype.