Malignant neoplasms of gallbladder

Definition

A malignant tumour arising from the epithelium of the gallbladder. It is usually associated with the presence of gallstones. Clinical symptoms are not specific and usually present late in the course. Morphologically, adenocarcinoma is the most common type, however squamous cell carcinomas, adenosquamous carcinomas, signet ring carcinomas, and undifferentiated carcinomas can also occur.

3 subordinate codes

• 2C13.0Adenocarcinoma of the gallbladder
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs

• 2B70Malignant neoplasms of oesophagus
• 2B71Malignant neoplasms of oesophagogastric junction
• 2B72Malignant neoplasms of stomach
• 2B80-2C0ZMalignant neoplasms of intestine
• 2C10Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
• 2C11Malignant neoplasms of other or ill-defined digestive organs
• 2C12Malignant neoplasms of liver or intrahepatic bile ducts
• 2C14Malignant neoplasms of proximal biliary tract, cystic duct