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 ...

The Galleri test aims to find fragments of DNA in a person’s blood that can indicate the presence of a cancerous tumor. A blood test for more than 50 types of cancer could significantly boost early ...

Gallbladder cancer and cholangiocarcinoma are both biliary cancers. They can cause the same symptoms, but causes and treatments can differ. Gallbladder cancer is cancer of the gallbladder, while ...

Calculous cholecystitis is a gallbladder inflammation that occurs due to the presence of gallstones (cholelithiasis). These gallstones can block the cystic duct, the channel through which bile flows ...

Dear Dr. Gott: Five years ago, I complained to my doctor about serious pain in the area of my gallbladder. A sonogram was taken, and the report came back normal. I went back to the same doctor two ...

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 ...