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==Overview==
==Overview==
It is hard to detect early forms of gallbladder cancer. Like other cancer diseases, doctors need to administer many tests to diagnose cancer and determine whether it has metastasized. For most types of cancer, a [[biopsy]] is the best way to make a definitive diagnosis of cancer. If a biopsy is not possible, other image tests are recommended such as computed tomography (CT) scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or Positron emission tomography (PET) scan.
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of gallbladder [[cancer]] include abnormal [[liver function tests]] and elevated [[CA 19-9]] and [[CEA]] levels.


==Laboratory tests==


 
Transabdominal ultrasound, CT scan, endoscopic ultrasound, MRI, and MR cholangio-pancreatography (MRCP), [[CEA]], [[CA 19-9]], [[liver function tests]] can be used for diagnosis. A biopsy is the only certain way to tell whether the tumorous growth is malignant or not
Transabdominal ultrasound, CT scan, endoscopic ultrasound, MRI, and MR cholangio-pancreatography (MRCP) can be used for diagnosis. A biopsy is the only certain way to tell whether the tumorous growth is malignant or not


==References==
==References==

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Overview

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of gallbladder cancer include abnormal liver function tests and elevated CA 19-9 and CEA levels.

Laboratory tests

Transabdominal ultrasound, CT scan, endoscopic ultrasound, MRI, and MR cholangio-pancreatography (MRCP), CEA, CA 19-9, liver function tests can be used for diagnosis. A biopsy is the only certain way to tell whether the tumorous growth is malignant or not

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