Table 2 Comparison of Computed Tomography findings and biochemical parameters 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Serum albumin > 3.5 gm/dl | 29/45 | 13/15 | 0.19 |
Gall stones | 14 (30.4%) | 9 (60.0%) | 0.2 |
CT tumor morphology | |||
Thickening | 13 (28.3%) | 10 (66.7%) | 0.008 |
Mass | 33 (71.7%) | 5 (33.3%) | |
Liver infiltration | 26 (56.5%) | 9 (60.0%) | 0.81 |
CBD involvement | 9 (19.6%) | 2 (13.3%) | 0.7 |
Surrounding organ | 22 (47.8%) | 4 (26.7%) | 0.15 |
Vascular involvement | 5 (10.9%) | 2 (13.3%) | 1.0 |