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Phrygian cap deformity in a pediatric patient: a case report.
Johann Paulo Guzman1, Nour Yanna Atassi1, Gazi Baderkhan Zibari1
1Department of Surgery, Willis Knighton Health, 2600 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71103, United States.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|June 29, 2026
Summary
Phrygian cap deformity, a gallbladder anomaly, can complicate gallstone diagnosis and treatment. This case highlights the need for advanced imaging to confirm anatomy before gallbladder removal surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Congenital gallbladder anomalies, such as Phrygian cap deformity, are uncommon.
- The prevalence and clinical significance of Phrygian cap deformity with gallstones are not well-established.
- This anomaly can present diagnostic challenges, particularly when associated with gallstones.

