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Background:

  • Right upper quadrant and epigastric pain are commonly attributed to conditions such as cholecystitis, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), biliary colic, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Multiseptate gallbladder is a rare congenital anomaly that can present with biliary colic symptoms, but often exhibits atypical presentations, delaying diagnosis and treatment.

Observation:

  • A 21-year-old female initially presented with symptoms suggestive of GERD and IBS.
  • Despite undergoing multiple treatment regimens for IBS, her condition did not improve, indicating a need for further investigation.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with a multiseptate gallbladder, a rare congenital anomaly.
  • Surgical intervention in the form of cholecystectomy led to successful treatment and resolution of her symptoms.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare congenital anomalies like multiseptate gallbladder in the differential diagnosis of persistent or atypical upper abdominal pain.
  • Prompt diagnosis and surgical management (cholecystectomy) can effectively resolve symptoms in patients with multiseptate gallbladder, even when initially misdiagnosed.
  • Recognizing atypical presentations of multiseptate gallbladder is crucial to avoid diagnostic delays and ensure appropriate patient care.