What is gallbladder adenomyomatosis, and is it serious?

Jul 25, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Gao Jun
Introduction
Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder is a relatively rare gallbladder disease, generally classified as a benign lesion and not considered severe. Many patients may be asymptomatic, while some may experience symptoms such as right upper quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. For patients who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms, conservative treatment measures can be adopted, such as adjusting dietary habits, maintaining a regular作息 (作息 should be translated as "lifestyle routine" or "daily routine"), and avoiding excessive fatigue.

Generally, gallbladder adenomyomatosis is a benign condition and is not considered serious. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder is a relatively rare gallbladder disease characterized by hyperplasia of the submucosal glands and smooth muscle of the gallbladder, resulting in localized or diffuse thickening of the gallbladder wall. It may be associated with chronic cholecystitis, gallstones, and other conditions. Generally, it is a benign lesion and not considered severe.

Most patients are usually asymptomatic and the condition is often discovered incidentally during physical examinations or other investigations. Some patients may experience symptoms such as right upper quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, which are similar to those of other gallbladder diseases. For patients with no symptoms or only mild symptoms, conservative treatment measures can be adopted, such as adjusting dietary habits, maintaining a regular lifestyle, and avoiding excessive fatigue. However, if left untreated, it may increase the risk of gallbladder cancer and make treatment more difficult.

In daily life, it is important to maintain a balanced diet, engage in moderate exercise, ensure adequate sleep, maintain a positive mindset, eat more fruits and vegetables, ensure sufficient sleep, remain optimistic, reduce stress, and undergo regular medical check-ups to maintain overall health.