The varying faces of gall bladder carcinoma: pictorial essay

Acta Radiol. 2012 Jun 1;53(5):494-500. doi: 10.1258/ar.2012.110684. Epub 2012 Apr 30.

Abstract

The objective of this review is to highlight the pertinent imaging features and potential pitfalls in the diagnosis and staging of gall bladder carcinoma. This condition is notoriously non-specific on imaging on many occasions, particularly in its early stages; gall bladder carcinoma shows numerous features that overlap with a large number of benign conditions, leading to delayed diagnosis and incurable disease. Radiologists should be familiar with its typical and atypical imaging features.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma / pathology
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Gallbladder / pathology*
  • Gallbladder Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Gallbladder Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans

Substances

  • Contrast Media