Gallbladder Adenomyomatosis: Patient Information

1. What is it?

• A harmless (benign) thickening of your gallbladder wall

• Little pockets (called Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses) may form

• Not cancer

2. Who gets it?

• Most people have no symptoms and don’t know they have it until found on a scan

3. Possible Symptoms

• Usually none

• Sometimes mild pain in the upper right belly

4. How is it found?

• By ultrasound or MRI scans

• Sometimes looks like gallbladder cancer—doctors check carefully

5. Treatment

• No pain or symptoms? No treatment needed—just regular imaging

• Pain, symptoms, or unclear diagnosis? Surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy)

6. Life After Gallbladder Removal

• Most people feel normal and do everything they used to do

• Some may need to limit fatty foods

7. Follow-Up

• If no symptoms: Regular scans (every 3–6 months) may be suggested

• Your doctor will advise how often

8. When to Call Your Doctor

• New/worsening belly pain

• Fever

• Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice)

• Any new symptoms

9. Key Points

• This condition almost never turns into cancer

• Accurate scans and follow-up help you avoid unnecessary surgery

• Keep up with regular doctor visits

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