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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Pathology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Accessory gallbladder is a rare anomaly.
  • It can complicate liver transplantation if not identified during surgery.
  • Undiagnosed cases may lead to prolonged postoperative issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of accessory gallbladder in a liver allograft.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges and clinical implications.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing this anomaly in transplantation.

Main Methods:

  • A case of liver transplantation with an unrecognized accessory gallbladder is described.
  • Postoperative complications including biloma and infection were noted.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed months later during operative exploration.

Main Results:

  • The patient experienced a prolonged recovery with multiple readmissions.
  • Suspected biloma and intra-abdominal infections were recurrent issues.
  • Surgical removal of the accessory gallbladder resolved the clinical problems.

Conclusions:

  • Accessory gallbladder in donor allografts is a significant, though uncommon, complication.
  • Failure to recognize this anomaly can lead to severe postoperative morbidity.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management are essential for patient recovery after liver transplantation.