Digestive & Gastrointestinal Conditions
Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder
Serious
ICD-10: C23 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: पित्ताशय का कैंसर · தமிழ்: பித்தப்பை புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಪಿತ್ತಕೋಶ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: పిత్తాశయ క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: পিত্তথলির ক্যান্সার · मराठी: पित्ताशयाचा कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: પિત્તાશયનું કેન્સર
About this condition
Gallbladder cancer is notably more common in North India, particularly among women, and is often associated with gallstones. It typically shows symptoms only in advanced stages, including abdominal pain and jaundice. The Gangetic belt has one of the highest rates of this cancer globally.
Common symptoms
upper right abdominal pain
yellowing of eyes
nausea and vomiting
unexplained weight loss
loss of appetite
fever
bloating
When to see a doctor: within 2-3 days if symptoms present
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | पित्ताशय का कैंसर · गॉलब्लैडर कैंसर · पित्त की थैली का कैंसर · पेट में गांठ |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | பித்தப்பை புற்றுநோய் · பித்தநீர் பை கேன்சர் · வயிற்று வலி · மஞ்சள் காமாலை |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಪಿತ್ತಕೋಶ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಗಾಲ್ ಬ್ಲಾಡರ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಪಿತ್ತಕೋಶದ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ಕಾಮಾಲೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పిత్తాశయ క్యాన్సర్ · పిత్త సంచి కేన్సర్ · కామెర్లు · కుడి పొట్ట నొప్పి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | পিত্তথলির ক্যান্সার · গলব্লাডার ক্যান্সার · পেটে গলদ · জন্ডিস |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पित्ताशयाचा कर्करोग · गॉलब्लॅडर कर्करोग · पित्ताशयाचा गाठ · कावीळ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પિત્તાશયનું કેન્સર · ગોલબ્લેડર કેન્સર · પિત્તાશયની ગાંઠ · પીળિયો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder?
upper right abdominal pain, yellowing of eyes, nausea and vomiting, unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, fever.
When should I see a doctor?
within 2-3 days if symptoms present
Is Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in North India, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and is more prevalent during year-round season.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 2-3 days if symptoms present.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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