[Multi-septate gallbladder as a cause of colic]

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Surgical Pathology

Background:

• Multiseptate gallbladder is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by internal septations dividing the gallbladder into multiple small chambers.
• This condition can lead to atypical presentations and diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

• A case of symptomatic multiseptate gallbladder without acute inflammation is presented.
• Symptoms were attributed to internal pressure within the gallbladder chambers and impaired emptying due to gallstones.

Findings:

• The multiseptate gallbladder morphology contributed to the patient's symptoms.
• Gallstones within the septate chambers exacerbated the obstructive effects and delayed gallbladder emptying.

Implications:

• This case highlights the importance of considering rare gallbladder anomalies in patients with unexplained abdominal symptoms.
• The findings support cholecystectomy as an appropriate treatment for symptomatic multiseptate gallbladder, even in the absence of acute inflammation.