Carcinoma of gallbladder and extrahepatic biliary tract
ORPHA:56044
Definition
Carcinoma of the gallbladder (GBC) is the most common and aggressive form of biliary tract cancer (BTC) usually arising in the fundus of the gallbladder, rapidly metastasizing to lymph nodes and distant sites.
- Prevalence
- 1-5 / 10 000
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Age of onset
- Adult