What are the referral criteria for a patient with suspected gallbladder cancer to a specialist for further investigation?

Referral criteria for suspected gallbladder cancer:

• Refer patients using a suspected cancer pathway referral if there is an upper abdominal mass consistent with an enlarged gallbladder.
• Consider an urgent direct access ultrasound scan to be done within 2 weeks if an upper abdominal mass consistent with an enlarged gallbladder is identified.

These criteria aim to ensure timely specialist assessment and further investigation for gallbladder cancer.

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