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[Gallbladder torsion. A case report]

L Vitale1, A Kiss, G W Drago

  • 1Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, USSL n. 30, Ospedale Maggiore, Chieri, Torino.

Minerva Chirurgica
|February 12, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Torsion of an enlarged gallbladder can mimic acute cholecystitis. Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for this rare condition, preventing necrosis and perforation.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Anatomy

Background:

  • The gallbladder's mesenteric suspension predisposes it to torsion.
  • Gallbladder torsion is a rare but serious condition.

Observation:

  • A 78-year-old woman presented with symptoms mimicking severe acute cholecystitis.
  • Clinical signs included sudden abdominal pain and a palpable right upper quadrant mass.

Findings:

  • Laparotomy revealed gallbladder torsion.
  • Detorsion and cholecystectomy were successfully performed.

Implications:

  • Consider gallbladder torsion in elderly patients with acute abdominal pain and a palpable mass.
  • Timely surgical intervention is vital to avoid complications like necrosis and perforation.