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Gallbladder Adenomyomatosis in an Infant
Charles B Chen1, Mohammad Nasser Kabbany1
1Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH.
Insights
Gallbladder adenomyomatosis is a rare benign condition typically seen in adults. This case highlights its occurrence and diagnostic considerations in a pediatric patient, an infant.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Gallbladder adenomyomatosis is a rare condition, predominantly diagnosed in adults.
- Its occurrence in the pediatric population is exceptionally infrequent, with limited documented cases.
- While generally benign, adenomyomatosis can pose diagnostic challenges for clinicians.
Abstract:
Gallbladder adenomyomatosis is a rare condition that is predominantly seen in adults, and only a few cases have been described in the pediatric population. Although it is generally benign, it may present a diagnostic challenge for physicians. Advances in imaging have led to an increase in its detection. Nevertheless, the characteristics and management of this condition in pediatric patients have not been well described. We present a case of a 6-week-old infant boy who was found to have gallbladder adenomyomatosis.
