Gallbladder cancer overview: Difference between revisions
| Line 10: | Line 10: | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ at the right side of the abdomen, just below the liver. The gallbladder stores bile, a digestive fluid produced through your liver.Gallbladder cancer is hard to diagnose because it often causes no specific signs and symptoms and also the hidden nature of the gallbladder makes it complicated for gallbladder cancer to develop with out being detected.Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is an uncommon however highly fatal malignancy.Gallbladder cancer is the most common malignant tumour of the biliary tract .the majority are found incidentally in patients undergoing exploration for cholelithiasis. due both to the anatomic position of the gallbladder, and the vagueness and nonspecificity of signs and symptoms GBC is concept to be related to advanced stage at diagnosis.The only chance for a complete cure is by surgical resection | [[Gallbladder]] is a small, pear-shaped organ at the right side of the [[abdomen]], just below the [[liver]]. The gallbladder stores [[bile]], a [[digestive]] fluid produced through your liver.Gallbladder cancer is hard to diagnose because it often causes no specific [[signs]] and [[Symptom|symptoms]] and also the hidden nature of the gallbladder makes it complicated for gallbladder cancer to develop with out being detected.Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is an uncommon however highly fatal [[malignancy]].Gallbladder cancer is the most common malignant [[Tumor|tumour]] of the [[biliary tract]] .the majority are found incidentally in patients undergoing exploration for [[cholelithiasis]]. due both to the [[Anatomy|anatomic]] position of the [[gallbladder]], and the vagueness and nonspecificity of [[signs]] and [[Symptom|symptoms]] GBC is concept to be related to advanced stage at [[diagnosis]].The only chance for a complete cure is by surgical resection | ||
==Classification== | |||
Gallbladder cancer may be classified according to histology findings into various subtypes and are as follows | Gallbladder [[cancer]] may be classified according to [[histology]] findings into various subtypes and are as follows | ||
Adenocarcinoma, Papillary adenocarcinoma, Mucinous adenocarcinoma, Signet ring cell carcinoma, Adenosquamous carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, Neuroendocrine carcinoma, Small cell carcinoma, Undifferentiated carcinoma, Spindle cell undifferentiated carcinoma, Gaint cell undifferentiated carcinoma | [[Adenocarcinoma]], [[Papillary]] [[adenocarcinoma]], [[Mucinous]] adenocarcinoma, [[Signet ring cell carcinoma]], [[Adenosquamous carcinoma]], [[Squamous cell carcinoma]], [[Neuroendocrine]] [[carcinoma]], [[Small cell carcinoma]], [[Undifferentiated]] carcinoma, [[Spindle cell]] undifferentiated carcinoma, Gaint cell undifferentiated [[carcinoma]]. | ||
==Pathophysiology== | |||
It is understood that GBC is the result of persistent irritation of the gallbladder mucosa over a period of years which predispose to malignant transformation or act as an enhancer for carcinogenic exposure.The primary mechanism involves cholelithiasis and resultant cholecystitis and appears to be the driving force in most areas of the arena.Chronically inflamed gallbladder may additionally express both pyloric gland and intestinal metaplasia.But, fluke-infested gallbladders more commonly shows intestinal metaplasia and p53 mutations than sporadic gallbladder cancers.Dysplastic lesions have molecular genetic proof that supports progression towards CIS.There are also histologic and molecular differences in GBCs related to anomalous pancreaticobiliary duct junction and in the ones related to gallstones, Providing further proof that two different pathogenetic pathways are involved.Less than 3% of early gallbladder carcinomas have adenomatous remnants, indicating this mechanism has less importance within the carcinogenic pathway. | It is understood that GBC is the result of persistent [[irritation]] of the gallbladder [[mucosa]] over a period of years which predispose to [[malignant]] transformation or act as an enhancer for [[Carcinogen|carcinogenic]] exposure.The primary mechanism involves [[cholelithiasis]] and resultant [[cholecystitis]] and appears to be the driving force in most areas of the arena.Chronically [[Inflammation|inflamed]] [[gallbladder]] may additionally express both pyloric gland and [[intestinal]] [[metaplasia]].But, fluke-infested gallbladders more commonly shows intestinal metaplasia and [[P53 (protein)|p53]] [[Mutation|mutations]] than sporadic gallbladder cancers.[[Dysplasia|Dysplastic]] lesions have [[molecular]] [[genetic]] proof that supports progression towards [[CIS]].There are also histologic and molecular differences in GBCs related to anomalous pancreaticobiliary duct junction and in the ones related to [[gallstones]], Providing further proof that two different pathogenetic pathways are involved.Less than 3% of early gallbladder carcinomas have [[adenomatous]] remnants, indicating this mechanism has less importance within the [[carcinogenic]] pathway. | ||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | |||
Around 80 t0 95% of biliary tract cancers are gallbladder cancers.[[Epidemiology|Epidemiological]] research has recognized striking geographic and ethnic difference. An excessive incidence in American Indians and Southeast Asia, but pretty low in the America and the arena. | Around 80 t0 95% of [[biliary tract]] [[Cancer|cancers]] are gallbladder cancers.[[Epidemiology|Epidemiological]] research has recognized striking geographic and [[Ethnic group|ethnic]] difference. An excessive incidence in American Indians and Southeast Asia, but pretty low in the America and the arena. | ||
==Risk factors== | |||
Gallstones, Porcelain gallbladder, Gallbladder polyps, Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) , Chronic infection, Congenital biliary cysts, Pancreaticobiliary maljunction (PBM) | [[Gallstones]], [[Porcelain gallbladder]], [[Gallbladder polyp|Gallbladder polyps]], [[Primary sclerosing cholangitis]] (PSC) , Chronic infection, Congenital biliary cysts, Pancreaticobiliary maljunction (PBM) | ||
==Screening== | |||
There is no screening recommended for gallbladder cancer. According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines, gallbladder cancer may be diagnosed as an accidental finding in patients who undergo [[laparoscopic]] [[cholecystectomy]]. | There is no [[Screening test|screening]] recommended for [[gallbladder cancer]]. According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines, gallbladder cancer may be diagnosed as an accidental finding in patients who undergo [[laparoscopic]] [[cholecystectomy]]. | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
Gallbladder cancer must be differentiated from [[hepatitis]], [[gallstones]], [[cholecystitis]], [[peptic ulcer]], [[pancreatic cancer]] and [[pancreatitis]]. | Gallbladder cancer must be differentiated from [[hepatitis]], [[gallstones]], [[cholecystitis]], [[peptic ulcer]], [[pancreatic cancer]] and [[pancreatitis]]. | ||
==Natural history, Complications and prognosis== | |||
Depending on the extent of the tumor at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as poor.Most tumors are [[Adenocarcinoma|adenocarcinomas]], with a small percent being [[squamous cell]] carcinomas. The cancer commonly spreads to the [[liver]], [[pancreas]], [[stomach]] and [[duodenum]]. The survival rate depends on the extent of cancer at the time of diagnosis with gallbladder cancer and Early detection is key for good prognosis | Depending on the extent of the tumor at the time of [[diagnosis]], the prognosis may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as poor.Most tumors are [[Adenocarcinoma|adenocarcinomas]], with a small percent being [[squamous cell]] carcinomas. The cancer commonly spreads to the [[liver]], [[pancreas]], [[stomach]] and [[duodenum]]. The survival rate depends on the extent of cancer at the time of diagnosis with gallbladder cancer and Early detection is key for good [[prognosis]]. | ||
==Staging== | |||
According to the AJCC, there are 4 stages of gallbladder cancer based on the tumor spread. | According to the AJCC, there are 4 stages of gallbladder cancer based on the tumor [[Spread of the cancer|spread]]. | ||
==History and symptoms== | |||
Symptoms of gallbladder cancer include [[jaundice]], [[pain]], [[fever]], [[burping]] and [[weight loss]]. | [[Symptom|Symptoms]] of gallbladder cancer include [[jaundice]], [[pain]], [[fever]], [[burping]] and [[weight loss]]. | ||
==Laboratory findings== | |||
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of gallbladder [[cancer]] include abnormal [[liver function tests]] and elevated [[CA 19-9]] and [[CEA]] levels. | Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of gallbladder [[cancer]] include abnormal [[liver function tests]] and elevated [[CA 19-9]] and [[CEA]] levels. | ||
==CT== | |||
On abdominal CT scan, gallbladder cancer appears as large heterogeneous mass with areas of necrosis. | On [[Abdomen|abdominal]] [[Computed tomography|CT]] scan, [[gallbladder cancer]] appears as large [[heterogeneous]] [[mass]] with areas of [[necrosis]]. | ||
==MRI== | |||
MRI combined with magnetic resonance cholangiography may be helpful in the diagnosis of gallbladder cancer metastasis. | [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] combined with magnetic resonance cholangiography may be helpful in the [[diagnosis]] of gallbladder cancer [[metastasis]]. | ||
==Other imaging findings== | |||
PET scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of gallbladder cancer. | [[Positron emission tomography|PET]] scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of gallbladder cancer. | ||
==Medical therapy== | |||
The therapy for gallbladder cancer depends largely on the disease progression and the stage of cancer. | The therapy for [[gallbladder]] cancer depends largely on the disease progression and the stage of cancer. | ||
==Surgery== | |||
The mainstay of therapy for gallbladder cancer is surgery. | The mainstay of therapy for [[gallbladder]] cancer is [[Surgery|surgery.]] | ||
==Palliative treatment== | |||
Palliative therapy in gallbladder cancer involves percutaneous transhepatic radiologic catheter bypass or endoscopically placed stents, standard external-beam radiation therapy, palliative surgery or standard chemotherapy. | [[Palliative therapy]] in gallbladder cancer involves [[percutaneous]] transhepatic radiologic [[catheter]] bypass or endoscopically placed [[Stent|stents]], standard external-beam [[radiation]] therapy, [[palliative]] surgery or standard [[chemotherapy]]. | ||
==Primary Prevention== | |||
Research suggests that lifestyle factors such as changes in diet, exercise, and maintenance of weight can influence the likelihood of an individual developing gallbladder cancer. | Research suggests that lifestyle factors such as changes in [[Diet (nutrition)|diet]], [[exercise]], and maintenance of weight can influence the likelihood of an individual developing gallbladder cancer. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 14:40, 1 February 2018
| https://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsmW6I0cmBE%7C350}} |
|
Gallbladder cancer Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Gallbladder cancer overview On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Gallbladder cancer overview |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Gallbladder cancer overview |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ at the right side of the abdomen, just below the liver. The gallbladder stores bile, a digestive fluid produced through your liver.Gallbladder cancer is hard to diagnose because it often causes no specific signs and symptoms and also the hidden nature of the gallbladder makes it complicated for gallbladder cancer to develop with out being detected.Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is an uncommon however highly fatal malignancy.Gallbladder cancer is the most common malignant tumour of the biliary tract .the majority are found incidentally in patients undergoing exploration for cholelithiasis. due both to the anatomic position of the gallbladder, and the vagueness and nonspecificity of signs and symptoms GBC is concept to be related to advanced stage at diagnosis.The only chance for a complete cure is by surgical resection
Classification
Gallbladder cancer may be classified according to histology findings into various subtypes and are as follows
Adenocarcinoma, Papillary adenocarcinoma, Mucinous adenocarcinoma, Signet ring cell carcinoma, Adenosquamous carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, Neuroendocrine carcinoma, Small cell carcinoma, Undifferentiated carcinoma, Spindle cell undifferentiated carcinoma, Gaint cell undifferentiated carcinoma.
Pathophysiology
It is understood that GBC is the result of persistent irritation of the gallbladder mucosa over a period of years which predispose to malignant transformation or act as an enhancer for carcinogenic exposure.The primary mechanism involves cholelithiasis and resultant cholecystitis and appears to be the driving force in most areas of the arena.Chronically inflamed gallbladder may additionally express both pyloric gland and intestinal metaplasia.But, fluke-infested gallbladders more commonly shows intestinal metaplasia and p53 mutations than sporadic gallbladder cancers.Dysplastic lesions have molecular genetic proof that supports progression towards CIS.There are also histologic and molecular differences in GBCs related to anomalous pancreaticobiliary duct junction and in the ones related to gallstones, Providing further proof that two different pathogenetic pathways are involved.Less than 3% of early gallbladder carcinomas have adenomatous remnants, indicating this mechanism has less importance within the carcinogenic pathway.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Around 80 t0 95% of biliary tract cancers are gallbladder cancers.Epidemiological research has recognized striking geographic and ethnic difference. An excessive incidence in American Indians and Southeast Asia, but pretty low in the America and the arena.
Risk factors
Gallstones, Porcelain gallbladder, Gallbladder polyps, Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) , Chronic infection, Congenital biliary cysts, Pancreaticobiliary maljunction (PBM)
Screening
There is no screening recommended for gallbladder cancer. According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines, gallbladder cancer may be diagnosed as an accidental finding in patients who undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Differential Diagnosis
Gallbladder cancer must be differentiated from hepatitis, gallstones, cholecystitis, peptic ulcer, pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis.
Natural history, Complications and prognosis
Depending on the extent of the tumor at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as poor.Most tumors are adenocarcinomas, with a small percent being squamous cell carcinomas. The cancer commonly spreads to the liver, pancreas, stomach and duodenum. The survival rate depends on the extent of cancer at the time of diagnosis with gallbladder cancer and Early detection is key for good prognosis.
Staging
According to the AJCC, there are 4 stages of gallbladder cancer based on the tumor spread.
History and symptoms
Symptoms of gallbladder cancer include jaundice, pain, fever, burping and weight loss.
Laboratory findings
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of gallbladder cancer include abnormal liver function tests and elevated CA 19-9 and CEA levels.
CT
On abdominal CT scan, gallbladder cancer appears as large heterogeneous mass with areas of necrosis.
MRI
MRI combined with magnetic resonance cholangiography may be helpful in the diagnosis of gallbladder cancer metastasis.
Other imaging findings
PET scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of gallbladder cancer.
Medical therapy
The therapy for gallbladder cancer depends largely on the disease progression and the stage of cancer.
Surgery
The mainstay of therapy for gallbladder cancer is surgery.
Palliative treatment
Palliative therapy in gallbladder cancer involves percutaneous transhepatic radiologic catheter bypass or endoscopically placed stents, standard external-beam radiation therapy, palliative surgery or standard chemotherapy.
Primary Prevention
Research suggests that lifestyle factors such as changes in diet, exercise, and maintenance of weight can influence the likelihood of an individual developing gallbladder cancer.