hyperplastic cholecystosis
variety of degenerative and proliferative changes of gallbladder
- wall characterized by hyperconcentration, hyperexcitability,
and hyperexcretion
- incidence: 30-50% of cholecystectomy specimens
- M:F = 1:6
types:
- cholesterolosis
- adenomyomatosis of gallbladder
see: focal gallbladder wall thickening
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2002-04-18