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Herein, we report a case of a 71-year-old female patient who presented with a one-year history of vague epigastric pain. AFP levels were markedly elevated. Preoperative imaging revealed gallbladder enlargement with heterogeneous contrast enhancement, raising suspicion of malignancy. The patient subsequently underwent radical cholecystectomy, and postoperative histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of GBCS with osteosarcomatous differentiation. The patient has since completed her first cycle of chemotherapy. Even with radical resection and adjuvant chemotherapy, GBCS carries a grave prognosis. Heightened clinical suspicion, thorough imaging assessment, and confirmatory histopathological biopsy are essential for accurate preoperative diagnosis. 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