Adenomyomatosis

Adenomyomatosis

Micrograph showing adenomyomatosis with a Rokitansky–Aschoff sinus. H&E stain.
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 K82.8
ICD-9-CM 575.8

Adenomyomatosis is a benign condition characterized by hyperplastic changes of unknown etiology involving the wall of the gallbladder.[1]

Causes

Adenomyomatosis is caused by an overgrowth of the mucosa, thickening of the muscular wall, and formation of intramural diverticula or sinus tracts termed Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses.

See also

References

  1. Ram and Midha (August 1975). "Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder.". Surgery. 78 (2): 224–229. PMID 1154265.
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