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Gallbladder

Gallbladder

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that plays a crucial role in our digestive system. Measuring about 10 cm in length, it is comparable in size to a kiwi fruit and is located in a hollow area on the lower surface of the liver. The gallbladder's primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a fluid produced by the liver that aids in digestion.
The gallbladder's anatomy consists of three regions: the fundus, body, and neck. Extending from the neck, the cystic duct joins...

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H-type double gallbladder malformation: a case report.

Shaoyi Wang¹, Xiaozhou Yang¹, Sijia Feng¹

¹Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China.

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|October 23, 2025

Summary

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A rare H-type duplex gallbladder, a congenital anomaly, was identified in a young male with recurrent biliary colic. This case highlights the importance of recognizing rare gallbladder variations to prevent surgical complications.

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Anatomy
Congenital Anomalies

Background:

Biliary tract malformations are rare congenital anomalies affecting approximately 1 in 4000 individuals.

Keywords:

case report double gallbladder gallbladder malformation

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