Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the association of gallstones with gallbladder cancer?
A. The association of gallbladder cancer with gallstones is such that young patients with asymptomatic gallstones should undergo routine cholecystectomy
B. Calcification of the wall of the gallbladder is associated with an increased incidence of gallbladder cancer
C. Larger gallstones are associated with a greater risk of gallbladder cancer than smaller gallstones
D. The 20 year risk of developing gallbladder carcinoma in patients in the general population with gallstones is approximately 1%
Answer:B
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the association of gallstones with gallbladder cancer?
A. The association of gallbladder cancer with gallstones is such that young patients with asymptomatic gallstones should undergo routine cholecystectomy B. Calcification of the wall of the gallbladder is associated with an increased incidence of gallbladder cancer C. Larger gallstones are associated with a greater risk of gallbladder cancer than smaller gallstones D. The 20 year risk of developing gallbladder carcinoma in patients in the general population with gallstones is approximately 1%