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The gallbladder is placed below the liver under the ribcage at the right side of the abdomen. It stores bile, a digestive juice produced in the liver. Gallbladder cancer is very unusual. If it is detected at the early stage probability for a cure is easy.
Gallbladder cancer is a very rare disease found in the innermost layer of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a part of the biliary tract together with the bile ducts and the liver. Gallbladder stores bile made by the liver which helps to digest fat. Bile moves from the liver to gallbladder for storage through the bile ducts. It releases bile through the common bile duct. The gallbladder wall consists of three layers:
Primary gallbladder cancer is formed in the cells of the innermost layer of the gallbladder.
The very common link among all other risk factors is chronic gallbladder inflammation for causing gallbladder cancer. Researchers are trying to find out as to how the inflammation causes changes in the DNA mutations. However, most of the gallbladder cancer starts in the glandular cells that lining the inner surface of the gallbladder. Following are the factors which may be responsible for occurring gallbladder cancer:
Gallbladder cancer normally doesn't show any symptoms at the early stage. When symptoms exposed, they may include the following:
What treatment for gallbladder cancer will be provided depends on the stage of the cancer growth and overall health of the patient. The primary goal of treatment is to remove the gall bladder cancer intoto, but in case it is not possible, other therapies are chosen for palliative care.. Surgery can be an option if it is at the early stage. Surgeries are:
If gallbladder cancer is at an advanced stage, the treatment options are:
It can be associated with the chronic inflammation of the gallbladder, the most frequent being caused by the presence of gallstones. Indeed, many patients suffering this cancer have a history of gallstones. Some other factors are old age, female gender and smoking habits. These are factors which can eventually cause a change in the cells that lining the gallbladder.
It may not cause any noticeable symptoms in the early stages. However, as it grows bigger, it will lead to abdominal pains, jaundice, bloated feeling, vomiting, nausea and fever.
Early detection and general health of the patient will determine the kind of treatment given for gallbladder cancer. Early detection means surgery where the gallbladder will be removed through a process known as cholecystectomy. This is done especially if the cancer has not spread beyond the gallbladder. The liver might have to be removed as well depending on the extent of the disease.
Women and patients with a history of gallstones or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder. In particular, those above 70 years old are at higher risk. The risk can also be due to smoking. Checkups may also be used to assist in early detection in case you have such risk factors.
You need to consult a doctor, when you experience persistent abdominal pain, jaundice and persistent bloating. In particular when you already have gallstones. A diagnosis earlier in life can assist in the earlier detection of the condition and a better treatment outcome.
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