Adenomyomatosis
Adenomyomatosis
Adenomyomatosis (pronunciation: /ˌædɪnoʊˌmaɪoʊməˈtoʊsɪs/) is a medical condition characterized by the presence of benign (non-cancerous) growths within the muscular layer of the gallbladder or other parts of the gastrointestinal tract.
Etymology
The term "Adenomyomatosis" is derived from three Greek words: "aden" meaning gland, "myo" meaning muscle, and "osis" meaning condition. Thus, it refers to a condition involving glandular and muscular elements.
Definition
Adenomyomatosis is a hyperplastic cholecystosis of the gallbladder wall. It is a benign, non-inflammatory degenerative condition that involves the overgrowth of the mucosal epithelium which invaginates into the muscularis layer, forming Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses.
Symptoms
Symptoms of adenomyomatosis may include abdominal pain, particularly in the upper right quadrant, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes jaundice. However, many individuals with adenomyomatosis are asymptomatic.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of adenomyomatosis is typically made through ultrasound imaging, computed tomography (CT) scan, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The characteristic finding is the presence of small, echogenic foci within the gallbladder wall, often with 'comet tail' reverberation artifacts on ultrasound.
Treatment
Treatment for adenomyomatosis is usually not necessary unless symptoms are present. In symptomatic cases, cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gallbladder) may be performed.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adenomyomatosis
- Wikipedia's article - Adenomyomatosis
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