Hemocholecyst Secondary to Gallbladder Polyp Rupture: A Report of a Rare Case
Alaa Kansoun1, Nicolas Turrin2
1General Surgery, Hôpital Saint Joseph, Marseille, FRA.
Cureus
|July 26, 2026
Summary
Hemocholecyst, a rare gallbladder condition, can arise from ruptured polyps, especially pedunculated ones with significant vascularity. This case highlights an unusual cause of hemocholecyst without typical risk factors.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Hemocholecyst is a rare condition often misdiagnosed due to atypical symptoms.
- Gallbladder polyps are increasingly detected via ultrasonography.
- Hemocholecyst associated with gallbladder polyps is uncommon, especially without risk factors like anticoagulation or malignancy.
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