Gallbladder
2. Findings and Diagnosis
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This gallbladder has been opened longitudinally and you are looking at the mucosal surface. Gallstones are present. Notice that the surface is pale tan, and irregular. The tumor produces only subtle changes in the mucosa; it is rare to have a large noticeable mass. Usually irregularity and granularity of the surface and thickening of the wall are the clues to the diagnosis.
gallbladder
carcinoma
grosspathology
Courtesy Barbara Banner MD
This gallbladder has been opened longitudinally and you are looking at the mucosal surface. Gallstones are present. Notice that the surface is pale tan, and irregular. The tumor produces only subtle changes in the mucosa; it is rare to have a large noticeable mass. Usually irregularity and granularity of the surface and thickening of the wall are the clues to the diagnosis.
gallbladder
carcinoma
grosspathology
Courtesy Barbara Banner MD