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Complete Laparoscopic Radical Resection of Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma Type IIIb

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Triplication of gallbladder.

Maqbool Ahmed¹, Aurangzeb

¹Department of Surgery, Army Medical College/Military Hospital, Rawalpindi. maqbool957@hotmail.com

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP

|November 17, 2010

Summary

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Triplication of the gallbladder is a rare congenital anomaly. Pre-operative awareness of this biliary tract variation is crucial for surgical safety.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery
Congenital Anomalies
Medical Imaging

Background:

Triplication of the gallbladder is an exceedingly rare congenital anomaly of the biliary tract.
This condition often remains asymptomatic and undiagnosed without associated complications.
Accurate pre-operative anatomical definition is challenging with standard imaging techniques.

Observation:

A case report details a patient presenting with cholelithiasis (gallstones).
Pre-operative ultrasound imaging suggested a diagnosis of a double gallbladder.
This highlights the potential for imaging to detect rare biliary anomalies.

Findings:

The study focuses on a rare case of gallbladder triplication, a significant biliary tract anomaly.
Diagnostic challenges in identifying complex gallbladder anatomy pre-operatively are noted.
The case underscores the importance of recognizing such variations.

Implications:

Pre-operative awareness of gallbladder triplication is vital to prevent iatrogenic injury during biliary tract procedures.
Improved diagnostic accuracy for rare congenital anomalies can enhance patient safety.
This case contributes to the understanding of biliary tract anatomical variations.