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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Abdominal Imaging
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Gallbladder volvulus is an uncommon cause of acute abdominal pain.
  • It often presents with non-specific symptoms, complicating early diagnosis.
  • Prompt surgical intervention is crucial due to the risk of complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of gallbladder volvulus in an elderly female.
  • To discuss the diagnostic challenges and clinical presentation.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering rare diagnoses in atypical presentations.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of an 88-year-old female.
  • Review of clinical findings, laboratory workup, and computed tomography (CT) scans.
  • Intraoperative visualization for definitive diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Initial symptoms mimicked acute appendicitis.
  • Definitive diagnosis of gallbladder volvulus was only confirmed during surgery.
  • The patient's thin physique was noted as a characteristic.

Conclusions:

  • Gallbladder volvulus requires a high index of clinical suspicion.
  • Diagnostic workup may not definitively identify the condition preoperatively.
  • Early surgical intervention is essential for favorable outcomes in suspected cases.