Rates of Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism among Patients with Porcelain Gallbladder

Porcelain gallbladder is characterized by calcification of the gallbladder wall, possibly associated chronic inflammation from cholelithiasis. It is unknown whether porcelain gallbladder is associated with higher rates of hypercalcemia and/or hyperparathyroidism compared to cholelithiasis without porcelain gallbladder.
Source: American Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research