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Gall bladder duplication: A rare biliary malformation

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Gallbladder duplication is a rare anatomical variation with an incidence of approximately 1 in 3800 to 4000 live births, resulting from aberrant biliary organogenesis. This case report discusses a 35-year-old female who presented with intermittent lower abdominal pain, with initial imaging revealing a complex left adnexal cyst. Follow-up CT and ultrasound examinations revealed 2 distinct gallbladder-like structures in the gallbladder fossa, each with a cystic duct draining into the common bile duct. This finding is indicative of true gallbladder duplication (H-shaped type) and was noted incidentally. The patient was asymptomatic regarding the duplication, and the management included gynecological follow up for the ovarian cysts while monitoring the gallbladder. This case underscores the need for awareness of gallbladder duplication in imaging, as it may lack symptoms but could lead to complications during surgery. Awareness of this anomaly can guide future management and surgical interventions, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.11.057

Authors: Hari Om Joshi, Dipesh Poudel, Prashant Khatiwoda, Bikash Bikram Adhikari, Laxman Kunwar

Institutions: Bir Hospital, National Academy of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550