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Multiseptate gallbladder: a rare ultrasonographic finding
Raúl Honrubia López1, Joaquín Poza Cordón2, Silvia Gómez Senent2
1Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario La Paz, España.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|July 6, 2017
Summary
Multiseptate gallbladder, a rare congenital variant, presents varied symptoms from no pain to gallbladder inflammation and pancreatitis. This condition can also link with other bile duct anomalies.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Medicine
Background:
- Multiseptate gallbladder is a rare congenital abnormality.
- It is classified as a variant of gallbladder morphology.
Observation:
- Only around 20 cases have been documented in medical literature.
- Clinical symptoms are diverse, including asymptomatic cases, right upper quadrant pain, cholecystitis, and pancreatitis.
Findings:
- This gallbladder variant can coexist with other biliary tract anomalies.
- Associated conditions include choledochal cysts, ectopic gallbladder, and anomalous biliopancreatic junctions.
Implications:
- Understanding this rare condition is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
- Recognition of associated anomalies is important for comprehensive patient care.
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