Adenomymatosis of gallbladder is a benign condition. Adenomymatosis of gallbladder is tumor like lesions that are found in 2% of all cholecystectomies. Adenomyomas are characterized by ROKITANSKY ASCHOFF SINUSES. Adenomymatosis is incidental finding on USG. We report a case of symptomatic adenomymatosis of the gall bladder.

KEYWORD-Adenomymatosis of gall bladder, symptoms, treatment.

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Dr Sagar R. Ambre

Final Year Student MBBS