Table 1 Comparison of clinical features between the Carcinoma Gallbladder and Benign etiologies
From: Misdiagnosis of carcinoma gall bladder in endemic regions
Parameter | Carcinoma Gall bladder (n = 46) | Benign entities (n = 15) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean Age (years) | 54.38 ± 9.8 | 53.46 ± 12.13 | 0.85 |
Gender | |||
Male | 12 (26.1%) | 7 (46.7%) | 0.19 |
Female | 34 (73.9%) | 8 (53.3%) | |
Abdominal pain | 37(80.4%) | 14(93.3%) | 0.42 |
Jaundice | 12(26.1%) | 2(13.3%) | 0.48 |
Weight loss | 32 (69.6%) | 6 (40.0%) | 0.04 |
Anorexia | 28 (60.9%) | 2 (13.3%) | 0.001 |
Nausea or vomiting | 11 (23.9%) | 2 (13.3%) | 0.64 |
Cholangitis | 3 (6.5%) | 0 | 0.56 |
Smoking | 3 (6.5%) | 4 (26.7%) | 0.055 |
Alcohol | 5 (10.9%) | 3 (20.0%) | 0.39 |
Comorbidity | 18 (39.1%) | 2 (13.3%) | 0.11 |
Palpable GB | 18 (39.1%) | 3 (20.0%) | 0.17 |