World Journal of Oncology, ISSN 1920-4531 print, 1920-454X online, Open Access
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Volume 13, Number 3, June 2022, pages 103-106

Carcinosarcoma of the Gallbladder: A Rare Tumor

Figure

Figure 1.
Figure 1. The variables of abnormal liver function tests reported in patients who were diagnosed with primary carcinosarcoma of the gallbladder. AST: aspartate aminotransferase; ALT: alanine aminotransferase; ALP: alkaline phosphatase; GGT: gamma-glutamyl transferase.

Table

Table 1. Demographic Features and Clinical Presentation of Primary Gallbladder Carcinosarcoma
 
VariablesResult
Mean age (years)66
Female to male ratio2.6:1
Clinical presentation
  Abdominal pain76%
  Weight loss29%
  Nausea and vomiting25%
  Fever17%
  Obstructive jaundice10%
  Abdominal distention4%
  Incidental finding2.6%
Gallstones (reported in 42 patients only)83%