Adenomyomatosis
| Adenomyomatosis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Micrograph showing 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 cause 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
- ↑ Ram and Midha (August 1975). "Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder.". Surgery. 78 (2): 224–229. PMID 1154265.
- ↑ "UOTW #79 - Ultrasound of the Week". Ultrasound of the Week. 16 April 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
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