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Gallbladder Volvulus Masquerading as Gastric Volvulus: A Diagnostic Challenge in an Elderly Patient With Complex Abdominal Anatomy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: An 88-year-old female presented to the emergency department with epigastric pain and vomiting, initially diagnosed with gastric volvulus due to a large hiatal hernia. Intraoperative findings revealed gallbladder volvulus instead, leading to gangrenous cholecystitis. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of gallbladder volvulus, its potential to mimic other acute abdominal conditions, and the importance of considering this rare entity in elderly patients with complex medical histories. The report emphasizes the value of maintaining a high index of suspicion and the role of diagnostic laparoscopy in clarifying complex abdominal pathologies.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.80139

Authors: Paige O Daly, Kaylie Ward, Cole Faulkner, Brian Lenczewski

Institutions: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Riverside Regional Medical Center

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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408195849

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