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Double gallbladder of swine

S Mochizuki1, T Makita

  • 1Ozu Health Center, Ehime, Japan.

Kaibogaku Zasshi. Journal of Anatomy
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Gallbladder reduplication in swine is rare, occurring in approximately 1 in 10,000 animals. This study identified six types of gallbladder duplication in a large population of pigs.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Anatomy
  • Comparative Pathology

Background:

  • Gallbladder anomalies, such as reduplication, are infrequently documented in swine.
  • Understanding the prevalence and morphology of these anomalies is crucial for veterinary diagnostics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and morphological characteristics of gallbladder reduplication in a large cohort of domestic pigs.
  • To classify the different types of gallbladder duplication observed in swine.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 297,531 swine carcasses was conducted at a Japanese slaughterhouse.
  • Swine aged 6-7 months and weighing 95-120 kg were examined for gallbladder anomalies.
  • Identified cases of gallbladder reduplication were classified into distinct types based on anatomical variations.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-nine cases of gallbladder reduplication were identified, with a higher incidence in females.
  • Six distinct types of gallbladder reduplication were described, including cystic duct diverticula and accessory sacs.
  • The anomaly was found to be extremely rare in swine compared to humans and Japanese monkeys, with a ratio similar to spleen reduplication (1/10,000).

Conclusions:

  • Gallbladder reduplication is a rare congenital anomaly in swine, presenting with diverse morphological patterns.
  • The findings contribute to the understanding of swine biliary system variations and provide a baseline for comparative studies.
  • Further research may elucidate the genetic or environmental factors contributing to this rare condition.

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