Gallbladder cancer history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
The majority of patients with early stages of gallbladder cancer are asymptomatic. Symptoms of gallbladder cancer include jaundice, pain, fever, burping and weight loss.
History and Symptoms
History
- The majority of patients with gallbladder cancer are asymptomatic.
- Patients with gallbladder cancer may have a positive history of:
Common Symptoms
- The most common symptoms caused by gallbladder cancer are jaundice, pain, and fever.
- Common symptoms of gallbladder cancer include:[1][2][3]
- Steady pain in the right upper abdomen
- Jaundice
- Diarrhea
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Vomiting
Less Common Symptoms
- Less common symptoms of gallbladder cancer include:[4][5]
References
- ↑ Andrén-Sandberg A (July 2012). "Diagnosis and management of gallbladder cancer". N Am J Med Sci. 4 (7): 293–9. doi:10.4103/1947-2714.98586. PMC 3409652. PMID 22866265.
- ↑ Kanthan R, Senger JL, Ahmed S, Kanthan SC (2015). "Gallbladder Cancer in the 21st Century". J Oncol. 2015: 967472. doi:10.1155/2015/967472. PMC 4569807. PMID 26421012.
- ↑ Diehl AK (November 1992). "Symptoms of gallstone disease". Baillieres Clin. Gastroenterol. 6 (4): 635–57. PMID 1486206.
- ↑ Andrén-Sandberg A (July 2012). "Diagnosis and management of gallbladder cancer". N Am J Med Sci. 4 (7): 293–9. doi:10.4103/1947-2714.98586. PMC 3409652. PMID 22866265.
- ↑ Kanthan R, Senger JL, Ahmed S, Kanthan SC (2015). "Gallbladder Cancer in the 21st Century". J Oncol. 2015: 967472. doi:10.1155/2015/967472. PMC 4569807. PMID 26421012.