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Double gallbladder with different disease entities: A case report.

R Vijayaraghavan¹, Charalingappa S Belagavi

¹Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Consultant Pathologist, Raj Mahal Vilas Hospital, 138, AECS Layout, Sanjaynagar, Bangalore - 560094, India.

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This case study details a rare dual gallbladder anomaly in a young male. One gallbladder had acute pyocele, the other acute cholecystitis with cystadenoma, highlighting the need for thorough preoperative imaging.

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Double gallbladder laparoscopic cholecystectomy

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Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery
Surgical Anatomy
Medical Imaging

Background:

Gallbladder duplication is a rare congenital anomaly.
Accurate preoperative diagnosis is crucial for surgical planning.
Associated biliary anomalies can complicate surgical management.

Observation:

A young male presented with acute pyocele in one of two gallbladders and acute cholecystitis with cystadenoma in the other.
The proximal gallbladder had an absent cystic duct, and there was no communication with the second gallbladder or biliary system.
Initial ultrasound suggested a septate gallbladder, with dual gallbladder confirmed intraoperatively.

Findings:

Successful laparoscopic removal of both gallbladders was achieved.
Intraoperative cholangiography confirmed the complex anatomy.
The case highlights unusual features including cystic duct anomaly and non-communication between gallbladders.

Implications:

Emphasizes the importance of high clinical suspicion for gallbladder anomalies.
Underscores the necessity of detailed preoperative investigations, including advanced imaging.
Intraoperative cholangiography is vital to prevent inadvertent injury to the biliary tree and ensure complete surgical resection.