[Agenesis of the gallbladder. A case report]

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery

Background:

• Gallbladder agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly.
• It is often asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally.

Observation:

• A case of adult-onset gallbladder agenesis is presented.
• The patient's clinical presentation and diagnostic process are detailed.

Findings:

• The study describes the successful management of this rare condition.
• Relevant literature on gallbladder agenesis is reviewed.

Implications:

• Understanding gallbladder agenesis is crucial for accurate biliary surgery.
• This condition can mimic other hepatobiliary pathologies.