Does Adenomyomatosis Cause Pain?

Background. Gallbladder adenomyomatosis is a benign condition characterized by hyperplastic change in the gallbladder wall and overgrowth of the mucosa because of an unknown cause. Patients with gallbladder adenomyomatosis usually present with abdominal pain.

What are the symptoms of adenomyomatosis?

The most common presentation of GAM is pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, which is similar to gallstone pain with or without cholecystitis. This pain is intermittent and mostly self-limiting [5,6]. It is possible that GAM symptoms are secondary to gallstones and inflammation.

Is adenomyomatosis serious?

What is adenomyosis? Adenomyosis or uterine adenomyosis is a benign (noncancerous) condition in which the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows into the muscular layer of the uterus (myometrium). Adenomyosis is a benign condition. It is not generally life-threatening.