Introduction to the key points of early diagnosis of gallbladder cancer

Gallbladder cancer is common in women between the ages of 50 and 70, and has a high mortality rate. Many patients miss the opportunity to receive treatment because they do not know much about gallbladder cancer. Here are some key points for diagnosing gallbladder cancer , hoping that everyone will have a better understanding of gallbladder cancer.

1. There are no specific symptoms in the early stage. There may be symptoms of gallstones such as pain and discomfort in the right upper abdomen, anorexia, and indigestion. More than half of the patients have a history of biliary colic or acute cholecystitis; physical examination may show signs of cholecystitis and biliary colic; this is one of the key points for the diagnosis of gallbladder cancer.

2. Laboratory examination: The determination of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) in serum and bile has a certain positive rate, which is helpful for early diagnosis. In particular, the positive rate of CA19-9 can reach 81.3%, but the specificity of the two is poor;

3. Imaging examination: B-ultrasound examination is the first choice. If the patient is found to have blurred gallbladder outline, gallbladder atrophy, local thickening or irregularity of the gallbladder wall, porcelain gallbladder, or raised lesions of the gallbladder (diameter > 1 cm), an upper abdominal CT scan should be performed in time in combination with tumor marker examination for careful screening and follow-up.

The above is an introduction to the key points of diagnosing gallbladder cancer. If you find yourself with symptoms of gallbladder cancer, you must go to the hospital for treatment in time. If you want to know more about gallbladder cancer, please consult an online expert.

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