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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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Liver and gallbladder diseases are a significant health concern, with prominent conditions including cirrhosis, hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and gallstones. Jaundice is a common manifestation of liver and biliary disease.
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Multiseptate gallbladder in an asymptomatic child.

Dylan Wanaguru1, Ashish Jiwane, Andrew S Day

  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Sydney Children's Hospital, University of New South Wales, High Street, Randwick, Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia.

Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
|May 19, 2012
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Summary

A rare congenital gallbladder anomaly, multiseptate gallbladder, was found in a child. This asymptomatic finding requires no immediate intervention, highlighting its typically benign nature in pediatric cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Congenital Anomalies

Background:

  • Multiseptate gallbladder is a rare congenital biliary tract anomaly.
  • It is characterized by internal septations dividing the gallbladder lumen.
  • Diagnosis is often incidental during imaging for other conditions.

Observation:

  • A one-year-old child presented for urinary tract infection (UTI) investigation.
  • Incidental diagnosis of a multiseptate gallbladder was made.
  • The child remained asymptomatic with no other identified anomalies.

Findings:

  • A literature review identified 43 cases of multiseptate gallbladder, including 13 in pediatric patients.
  • The condition is often asymptomatic, particularly in children.
  • No associated anomalies were frequently reported in pediatric cases.

Implications:

  • Multiseptate gallbladder is a benign condition that typically does not require surgical management.
  • Awareness of this anomaly is important for accurate diagnosis and to avoid unnecessary investigations.
  • Further research may elucidate the long-term prognosis and optimal follow-up strategies for pediatric cases.