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.
How do members experience porcelain gallbladder?
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has porcelain gallbladder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 15 |