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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Gallbladder torsion (volvulus) is a rare condition involving gallbladder rotation, obstructing bile and blood flow.
  • It predominantly affects elderly individuals, with a 4:1 female-to-male ratio and a median age of 77.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of acute gallbladder torsion with an atypical presentation.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges and emphasize the importance of prompt surgical management.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of an 87-year-old female with acute left chest pain.
  • Diagnostic workup included physical examination, serologic studies, abdominal ultrasound, and CT scan.
  • Surgical management involved laparoscopic cholecystectomy for intraoperative diagnosis and treatment.

Main Results:

  • Imaging revealed gallbladder dilation, wall thickening, common bile duct enlargement, and pericholecystic fluid, consistent with acute cholecystitis.
  • Intraoperative findings confirmed a 360-degree counterclockwise gallbladder volvulus, leading to a gangrenous gallbladder.
  • The patient's presentation of left-sided chest pain mimicked acute coronary syndrome, complicating the initial diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Gallbladder torsion is an uncommon condition in the elderly, frequently misdiagnosed due to non-specific symptoms and imaging findings.
  • Accurate preoperative diagnosis is challenging, with only 25% of cases correctly identified.
  • A high index of suspicion is necessary for prompt diagnosis, with laparoscopic cholecystectomy being the recommended treatment.