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Meaning of stage IA gallbladder cancer: Stage I gallbladder cancer is divided into stages IA and IB.

Definition of stage IA gallbladder cancer

Stage I gallbladder cancer is divided into stages IA and IB. In stage IA, cancer has spread beyond the innermost (mucosal) layer to the connective tissue or to the muscle layer.

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