Gallbladder pathology: unveiling the latest breakthroughs

Abstract

The gallbladder may be affected by a number of pathologic processes resulting in varied clinical presentations. While inflammatory conditions of the gallbladder especially acute and chronic cholecystitis are more common, advanced neoplasms can be aggressive with an abysmal five-year survival. Accurate and timely diagnoses of these pathologies promote effective clinical management. This review summaries the key disease processes affecting the gallbladder and recent updates in the understanding of these entities.