The lab of Dr. Mark Magnuson, Louise B. McGavock Professor and professor of molecular physiology and biophysics at Vanderbilt University, has demonstrated that the formation of the gallbladder and ...

Gallbladder cancer is a rare but serious type of cancer where abnormal cells in the gallbladder grow out of control. The gallbladder, a small organ under the liver, stores bile to help digest food.

Due to its aggressive nature, gallbladder cancer is often detected and diagnosed in later stages. Staging is determined by the size of the tumor and where in your body the cancer has spread.

Cholecystitis, or gallbladder inflammation, can sometimes cause jaundice if something blocks the flow of bile from the gallbladder. Cholecystitis refers to inflammation of the gallbladder. There are ...