Double trouble--duplication of the gallbladder requiring repeat laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Ir Med J. 2012 Nov-Dec;105(10):346-7.

Abstract

Duplication of the gallbladder is a surprisingly common phenomenon. Clinically, these patients present with straightforward gallbladder pathologies. It is a challenging preoperative diagnosis on ultrasound, and most cases are diagnosed intra-operatively. We present a case of gallbladder duplication, where the patient presented with biliary colic, had a straightforward laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and then represented with biliary colic four years later.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance
  • Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic*
  • Cholecystolithiasis / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Gallbladder / abnormalities*
  • Gallbladder / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Reoperation
  • Ultrasonography
  • Young Adult