Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder--case report

Med Pregl. 2011 May-Jun;64(5-6):323-6. doi: 10.2298/mpns1106323l.

Abstract

Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder is a benign, mostly asymptomatic condition of an unknown aetiology. Hyperplastic changes in the gallbladder wall cause an overgrowth of the mucosa, thickening of the muscular wall, and formation of intramural diverticula or sinus tracts termed Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses. Adenomyomatosis is divided on general, segmental and localised. Ultrasound examination, computerized tomography and magnetic resonance are used in diagnostic procedure. The importance of the disease lies in the fact that it can cause recurrent right upper quadrant pain so it must be concerned in resolving pain cause. This paper was aimed at explaining the aetiology of the disease, its clinical manifestation, making diagnosis and therapy in order to make its diagnosis and treatment possible.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenomyoma / diagnosis*
  • Adenomyoma / surgery
  • Adult
  • Asymptomatic Diseases
  • Female
  • Gallbladder Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Gallbladder Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans