[Atopic gallbladder. Case report, embryologic etiology and review of the literature]

Abnormal position of the gallbladder seems to be rare, but knowledge about the varieties helps to avoid intraoperative complications regarding the spreading procedure of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In the reported case the gallbladder was found in the lower right abdomen fixed by adhesions to the jejunum. Embryological aspects are discussed and a literature review is given.