Gallbladder cancer, a highly aggressive disease, often goes undiagnosed until advanced stages due to nonspecific symptoms and ...

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive biomedical imaging technique that uses a strong oscillating magnetic field to induce endogenous atoms such as hydrogen, or exogenously added ...

Yes, gallbladder cancer is a rare form of cancer. It can often be difficult to diagnose as it doesn’t result in many early signs and symptoms. It is typically detected if the gallbladder is ...

A percutaneous (through the skin) treatment approach may be used. During this procedure, your doctor opens the gallbladder, dilates the tract and removes any gallstones using a device called a ...

Gallbladder surgery may be performed in the hospital, or it could be scheduled at an outpatient center. If the type of surgery you are going to have is a simple gallbladder removal (such as a ...

Gallbladder pain is often felt in the right upper belly, under the ribs. It can also spread (radiate) to the lower chest or your right shoulder blade and may be confused with a heart attack. The ...

MRI preparation depends on the type of scan, the area of your body being scanned, and whether the scan requires contrast dye. It’s important to discuss prep with your doctor beforehand. In rare ...

“A simple ultrasound of the abdomen can detect early-stage gallbladder and bile duct abnormalities. If any irregularities are found, further tests like MRI, CT scans, or biopsies may be required,” ...

Sean Diddy Combs was rushed to Brooklyn Hospital for an MRI due to knee issues while in jail for charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. The visit occurred at night to maintain privacy ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Subcutaneous fat is the fat you can "pinch." Found throughout the body just ...