How to treat gallbladder carcinoma and gallstones?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have gallbladder carcinoma along with gallstones. What treatment should I undergo?

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

I reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The report shows a highly suspicious gall bladder mass. It is infiltrating nearby structures and obstructing bile at certain places. So an oncologist's assessment is mandatory to rule out the possibility of radical removal of cancer. If they find it unresectable, they will perform a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.

In addition, there is a typhoid infection and gallbladder stones. Both of these are risk factors for gallbladder cancer. You have not attached the liver, renal parameters, typhoid serology tests, etc.

If the biopsy proves gallbladder cancer and is unresectable, the prognosis is poor even after chemotherapy.

I hope this has helped you.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.