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Torsion of the gallbladder in children
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|April 1, 1994
Insights
Gallbladder torsion is a rare condition in children. Early surgical removal (cholecystectomy) is the recommended treatment for this pediatric emergency.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Gallbladder torsion is an uncommon surgical emergency.
- It is exceptionally rare in pediatric patients, with limited reported cases.
- Diagnosis is frequently delayed due to non-specific symptoms.
Abstract:
Two cases of torsion of the gallbladder in children (ages 5 and 7) are reported, and the relevant literature is reviewed. The condition is extremely rare in the pediatric population, and the correct diagnosis is rarely made preoperatively. However, the clinical presentation may be evocative of the diagnosis. Ultrasonography is helpful for the diagnosis, but ultrasonographic modifications of the gallbladder occur after the onset of the pain. The treatment of this condition is early cholecystectomy.