An ultrasound scan is one of the main tests doctors use to diagnose cholecystitis. On a scan, clinicians may be able to spot the presence of gallstones, which can cause this condition. Cholecystitis ...

Researchers at Tezpur University in India have identified a panel of circulating microRNAs in blood serum that may help distinguish gallbladder cancer from benign conditions, offering a potential ...

HT Health Talk: Have gallstones? Dr Anupama N K of Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, says surgery isn't always needed and ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital have identified biomarkers in the blood that can be used to distinguish gallbladder cancer from inflammation of the gallbladder.

Gallbladder cancer is a relatively rare cancer that’s usually diagnosed in an advanced stage. Symptoms often don’t appear until the cancer grows large or spreads. The American Cancer Society estimates ...

Due to its aggressive nature, gallbladder cancer is often detected and diagnosed in later stages. Staging is determined by the size of the tumor and where in your body the cancer has spread.

Acalculous cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder that does not occur due to gallstones. Acalculous cholecystitis can be life threatening and requires prompt medical care. It may occur as ...