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Gallbladder cancer history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The majority of patients with early stages of gallbladder cancer are asymptomatic. Symptoms of gallbladder cancer include jaundice, pain, fever, burping and weight loss.
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
History
- The majority of patients with gallbladder cancer are asymptomatic.
- Patients with gallbladder cancer may have a positive history of:
Common Symptoms
- The most common symptoms caused by gallbladder cancer are jaundice, pain, and fever.
- Common symptoms of gallbladder cancer include:[1][2][3]
- Steady pain in the right upper abdomen
- Jaundice
- Diarrhea
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Vomiting
Less Common Symptoms
- Less common symptoms of gallbladder cancer include:[4][5]
References
References
- ↑ Andrén-Sandberg A (July 2012). “Diagnosis and management of gallbladder cancer”. N Am J Med Sci. 4 (7): 293–9. doi:10.4103/1947-2714.98586. PMC 3409652. PMID 22866265.
- ↑ Kanthan R, Senger JL, Ahmed S, Kanthan SC (2015). “Gallbladder Cancer in the 21st Century”. J Oncol. 2015: 967472. doi:10.1155/2015/967472. PMC 4569807. PMID 26421012.
- ↑ Diehl AK (November 1992). “Symptoms of gallstone disease”. Baillieres Clin. Gastroenterol. 6 (4): 635–57. PMID 1486206.
- ↑ Andrén-Sandberg A (July 2012). “Diagnosis and management of gallbladder cancer”. N Am J Med Sci. 4 (7): 293–9. doi:10.4103/1947-2714.98586. PMC 3409652. PMID 22866265.
- ↑ Kanthan R, Senger JL, Ahmed S, Kanthan SC (2015). “Gallbladder Cancer in the 21st Century”. J Oncol. 2015: 967472. doi:10.1155/2015/967472. PMC 4569807. PMID 26421012.
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