Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses of the gallbladder

Overview

An abnormality of the gallbladder wall where small pouches of the mucus layer develop abnormal sinuses or spaces within that gallbladder lining.

Symptoms

Increased risk of gallstones

Causes

They form as a result of increased pressure in the gallbladder and recurrent damage to the wall of the gallbladder. They are associated with gallstones (cholelithiasis).