Gallbladder CT Appearances
Porcelain Gallbladder CT Findings
- Calcification of the gallbladder wall
- Can be selective mucosal calcification or diffuse intramural
- Can be confused with gallstones or sludge
- Associated with increased incidence of gallbladder cancer
Other Information About Porcelain Gallbladder
Etiology:
- Unknown
Epidemiology:
- Rare
- 5x more common in females
- Typically presents after age 60
Presentation:
- Usually asymptomatic
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Fever
Prognosis:
- Porcelain gallbladder is benign but can be treated with surgery if causing symptoms
- It is also associated with an increased incidence of gallbladder cancer
Related Pearls: Tumors