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Gallbladder01:17

Gallbladder

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that plays a crucial role in our digestive system. Measuring about 10 cm in length, it is comparable in size to a kiwi fruit and is located in a hollow area on the lower surface of the liver. The gallbladder's primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a fluid produced by the liver that aids in digestion.
The gallbladder's anatomy consists of three regions: the fundus, body, and neck. Extending from the neck, the cystic duct joins the common...
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Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, most commonly caused by obstruction of the cystic duct. This blockage prevents bile from draining, leading to gallbladder distension, inflammation, and potentially serious complications. This condition may present acutely or chronically and can happen with or without gallstones.EtiologyAbout 95% of cholecystitis cases are calculous, caused by gallstones blocking the cystic duct, leading to bile accumulation and inflammation of the gallbladder...
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Gallbladder agenesis diagnosed intra-operatively: a case report.

Sachin Malde1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7TD, UK. sachmalde@aol.com.

Journal of Medical Case Reports
|August 25, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Gallbladder agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly often missed preoperatively. Increased awareness and advanced imaging can prevent unnecessary surgeries for this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Congenital Anomalies
  • Surgical Diagnosis

Background:

  • Gallbladder agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly (13-65 per 100,000).
  • Clinical and radiologic features mimic common biliary conditions, leading to infrequent preoperative diagnosis.
  • Patients often undergo unnecessary surgery due to diagnostic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges of gallbladder agenesis.
  • To emphasize the importance of preoperative diagnosis to avoid unnecessary interventions.
  • To review imaging modalities for diagnosing gallbladder agenesis.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 79-year-old male with suspected choledocholithiasis.
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed despite imaging suggesting gallbladder agenesis.

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  • Intraoperative diagnosis of gallbladder agenesis and common bile duct stones.

    • Main Results:

    • Gallbladder agenesis was diagnosed intraoperatively.
    • Associated common bile duct stones were identified.
    • The case underscores the difficulty in preoperative diagnosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Preoperative diagnosis of gallbladder agenesis remains challenging.
    • Advances in biliary tract imaging can improve diagnostic accuracy.
    • Heightened awareness of this anomaly is crucial to prevent iatrogenic injury from unnecessary operations.