Multiseptate gallbladder with anomalous pancreaticobiliary ductal union: a case report

World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Oct 14;11(38):6066-8. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i38.6066.

Abstract

Multiseptate gallbladder, characterized by the presence of multiple septa dividing the gallbladder lumen, is a very extremely rare congenital anomaly of the gallbladder. On the other hand, anomalous pancreaticobiliary ductal union is also one of the congenital anomalous biliary diseases and thought to be related with choledochal cyst or biliary tract malignancies. In this paper, we describe a unique and first patient of multiseptate gallbladder with anomalous pancreaticobiliary ductal union and a review of the literature. To clarify more characters of the multiseptate gallbladder, examination of a larger patient population will be needed and further studies will be required.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bile Ducts / abnormalities*
  • Female
  • Gallbladder / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatic Ducts / abnormalities*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / complications