What is porcelain gallbladder?
A porcelain gallbladder is characterized as the calcification of the gallbladder wall; it is an uncommon manifestation of chronic cholecystitis. The appearance is described as bluish and brittle, thus the name porcelain gallbladder.
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Who has porcelain gallbladder on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 15 |
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