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Rudimentary gallbladder, a rare congenital anomaly, was diagnosed in an 18-year-old boy initially suspected of having a choledochal cyst. Surgical removal of the hypoplastic gallbladder resolved his symptoms, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis for rare gallbladder anomalies.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Congenital Anomalies

Background:

  • Rudimentary gallbladder is an exceptionally rare congenital abnormality.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial to avoid unnecessary surgical interventions for misdiagnosed conditions like choledochal cysts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of rudimentary gallbladder mimicking a choledochal cyst in an adolescent male.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic challenges and successful management of this rare anomaly.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical evaluation and correlation of imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound, MRI).
  • Laparoscopic assessment to confirm the diagnosis.
  • Surgical excision of the hypoplastic gallbladder.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with symptoms suggestive of a choledochal cyst.
  • Diagnostic workup led to the suspicion of a rudimentary gallbladder.
  • Laparoscopic surgery confirmed the rudimentary gallbladder, and its removal led to complete symptom resolution.

Conclusions:

  • Rudimentary gallbladder can present atypically, mimicking other biliary tract pathologies.
  • Multimodality imaging and careful clinical correlation are essential for diagnosing rare gallbladder anomalies.
  • Laparoscopic excision is an effective treatment for symptomatic rudimentary gallbladder, preventing extensive surgery for misdiagnosed conditions.