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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