Gallbladder cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Why do gallstones increase risk of cancer
A
Increase inflammation and cell turnover
2
Q
What is an adenocarcinoma
A
Tumour in glandular tissue
3
Q
What is porcelain gallbladder
A
The gallbladder becomes calcified and fibrosed due to inflammation from gall stones
4
Q
What must happen if porcelain gallbladder is discovered and why
A
Cholecystectomy due to its high risk of malignancy
5
Q
Treatment of gallbladder cancer
A
Surgery usually but radiotherapy can be used
