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GALLBLADDER - Carcinoma

Description
This is a gallbladder, grossly thickened in the central area of the body by tumour, and showing the common association of gallstones with tumour.
History
This patient had had an 18-year history of symptoms of chronic cholecystitis; pain became more constant and, on examination, a hard lump was felt in the gallbladder region. The gallbladder was excised, and the patient survived two years postoperatively.