Number and distribution of interstitial cells of Cajal in human gallbladder

Folia Med Cracov. 2014;54(1):71-7.

Abstract

Based on the review of current literature and on their own studies authors postulate that decreased number of interstitial cells in the wall of gallbladder may be pathognomonic for gallstone disease (cholelithiasis).

Keywords: human gallbladder; interstitial cells of Cajal.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cholelithiasis / pathology*
  • Gallbladder / pathology*
  • Gallstones / pathology
  • Humans
  • Interstitial Cells of Cajal / pathology*
  • Intestines / pathology
  • Muscle, Smooth / pathology