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Area of Science:

  • Surgical pathology
  • Abdominal imaging
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Gallbladder torsion is an uncommon cause of acute surgical abdomen.
  • It often presents with symptoms similar to acute cholecystitis, complicating diagnosis.
  • Delayed treatment can lead to severe complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a case of gallbladder torsion presenting as gangrenous cholecystitis.
  • To summarize current recommendations for the evaluation and management of gallbladder torsion.
  • To highlight the importance of early recognition and intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.
  • Review of diagnostic imaging modalities.
  • Summary of surgical management strategies.
  • Literature review for evaluation and treatment guidelines.

Main Results:

  • The presented case involved gangrenous cholecystitis secondary to gallbladder torsion.
  • Standard diagnostic tools often fail to differentiate torsion from acute cholecystitis.
  • Surgical intervention is the definitive treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Gallbladder torsion requires high clinical suspicion for timely diagnosis.
  • Early surgical intervention is key to preventing complications and improving outcomes.
  • Multimodality imaging and prompt surgical consultation are recommended.