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Background:

  • Porcelain gallbladder, a calcified gallbladder, is a rare condition.
  • Gallbladder cancer is often diagnosed at advanced stages, leading to poor prognosis.

Observation:

  • A case of advanced calcified gallbladder cancer in a patient with pre-existing porcelain gallbladder is presented.
  • The patient experienced a poor outcome due to the advanced stage at diagnosis.

Findings:

  • A weak association exists between porcelain gallbladder and gallbladder cancer.
  • Gallbladder cancer diagnosis is frequently delayed, impacting treatment success.

Implications:

  • A stratified approach to prophylactic cholecystectomy in asymptomatic porcelain gallbladder patients may be warranted.
  • Early detection strategies for gallbladder cancer are critical for improving patient survival rates.