Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder: Case report

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.

Pathogenesis and malignant transformation of adenomyosis (Review)

“…Adenomyosis, adenomyoma and adenomyomatosis are pseudotumors of several organs, including the uterus as well as the bile ducts, gallbladder and Vater papilla (3,4). Adenomyosis of the gallbladder is a benign, mostly asymptomatic condition made up of 3.3% of patients who underwent cholecystectomy (3).…”

“…Adenomyosis of the gallbladder is a benign, mostly asymptomatic condition made up of 3.3% of patients who underwent cholecystectomy (3). Histology confirmed the presence of hyperplastic change in the gallbladder wall, overgrowth of the mucosa, thickening of the muscular wall, and formation of intramural diverticula or sinus tracts, also known as the formation of Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses (3,5). Although the pathogenesis of uterine adenomyosis remains unclear, the most frequent debate is whether the pathological alteration is inflammation or adenoma (6).…”