It is seen more frequently in women than in men, with the incidence increasing in those over age 55. Cholelithiasis has been linked to the development of cancer of the gallbladder. Clinical Manifestation and Diagnosis Symptoms of the disease mimic acute and chronic cholecystitis, with right chronic abdominal pain, anorexia, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, and fever as the chief complaints. Because radiologic and laboratory tests lack specificity, the diagnosis is generally confirmed by laparatomy. Treatment Treatment for cancer of the gallbladder includes cholecystectomy with subtotal hepatectomy if distant metastases are absent.
Most patients have local recurrences.
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