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Bilobed gallbladder diagnosed by oral cholecysto-CT
Orhan Oyar1, Ahmet Yesildag, Ufuk Gulsoy
1Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, 32100 Isparta, Turkey. o_oyar@hotmail.com
Summary
A rare bilobed gallbladder, a morphological anomaly, was incidentally found during an ultrasound. Further imaging confirmed this unusual gallbladder structure with duplicated parts entering a single duct.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Medical Imaging
Background:
- Gallbladder morphological anomalies are uncommon, presenting diverse configurations based on lobe fusion and cystic duct variations.
- Accurate diagnosis of gallbladder abnormalities is crucial for appropriate clinical management.
Observation:
- A case of bilobed gallbladder was incidentally detected during routine abdominal ultrasonography.
- The anomaly involved complete duplication of the gallbladder fundus and partial duplication of the corpus.
- Separated lobes converged to a single infundibulum and cystic duct.
Findings:
- Oral cholecystography and computed tomographic examination (Oral Cholecysto-CT) confirmed the bilobed gallbladder structure.
- This rare anomaly highlights variations in gallbladder development and anatomy.
Implications:
- Incidental findings of gallbladder anomalies during imaging necessitate thorough characterization.
- Understanding rare gallbladder variations aids in differential diagnosis and surgical planning.