SPECTRUM OF CARCINOMA GALLBLADDER
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 69
Abstract
BACKGROUND Carcinoma of gallbladder is uncommon but is a highly fatal malignancy due to late presentation. However, it is the most common malignancy of biliary tract and represents 80-90% of the biliary tract complications. The northern parts of India has high incidence of gallbladder stone disease with a rising trend in gallbladder malignancy. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 90 cases who reported to Department of Surgery, GSVM Medical College. Kanpur & J K Cancer Institute, Kanpur from January 2015 to June 2016 were included in this study. The trend and its magnitude were analysed. RESULTS 35.5% cases were in sixth decade of life while 31.11% were in fifth decade. The male to female ratio was 2.1:1. 75.55% presented with abdominal lump and 22% with ascites at the time of presentation. CONCLUSION Carcinoma of gallbladder is a silent progressive disease with increasing risks in late presentation. Ultrasound screening may be a valuable tool for an early diagnosis, mainly where there are high incidences of gallstone disease.
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Rajesh Kumar Maurya, Raj Kumar Singh, Krishna Bahaddur Mishra, Ruby Singh
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