Gallbladder cancer

Among the malignant tumors of the gallbladder, carcinoma of the gall-blader occupies the first place. Others include sarcomas, carcinoids, primary melanomas, and giant cell adenocarcinomas. Because the latter are rare, this chapter focuses on primary gallbladder cancer. In the past, it was considered to be a relatively rare malignant tumor. Regardless of the method used to treat it, the course of the disease still progressed rapidly and eventually led to death. There are 2 to 4 times more women than men. More common in 50 to 70 years old. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are of great significance to the prognosis of this disease.