Course:
Case Studies
Sub Category:
Abdomen
Case Study:
Gallbladder Carcinoma
Case Study Description:
Audience: All practitioners of ultrasound or anyone interested in learning about gallbladder carcinoma.
Prerequisites: None
This case study provides information about a patient with primary gallbladder carcinoma. The patient's medical history, diagnostic test results and course of treatment are presented. Details about the disease pathology are discussed, including its typical appearance on relevant diagnostic tests, and the differential diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
Learning Objectives
After reviewing the case study and the discussion provided in the library, the learner will be able to:
*Describe presenting signs and symptoms related to primary gallbladder disease.
*Recognize typical ultrasound findings of gallbladder carcinoma.
*Describe the pathologic classification system for gallbladder tumors.
*Discuss treatment and survival related to gallbladder tumors.
*Explain associated pathology and risk factors for gallbladder carcinoma.
*Identify metastatic routes of spread associated with gallbladder carcinoma.
Author:
Aaron Thomas
About the author:
Aaron Thomas BS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R) is a sonographer practicing at Duke Univerity. He hold credentials in radiography and sonography.
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