stage 0

Definition of stage 0 gallbladder carcinoma in situ

stage 0 gallbladder carcinoma in situ

(... GAWL-bla-der KAR-sih-NOH-muh in SY-too)
Abnormal cells are found in the mucosa (innermost layer) of the gallbladder wall. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms