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. 2015:14:179-81.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.07.022. Epub 2015 Jul 30.

A case report of duplex gallbladder and review of the literature

Y M Goh  1 , Y L Goh  1 , L C Ewan  1 , P D Turner  2 , S Lapsia  3 , D A Subar  4
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A case report of duplex gallbladder and review of the literature

Y M Goh et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2015.

Abstract

Gallbladder duplication is a rare congenital abnormality first described by Boyden in 1926. Pre-operative diagnosis is essential in identifying anatomical abnormalities in order to avoid biliary injuries at the time of surgery or performance of an incomplete operation. We present a case of a duplex gallbladder and review of the literature.

Keywords: Biliary colic; Double gallbladder; Duplicate gallbladder; Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

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Fig. 1
USS showing two gallbladders (GB) (arrow).
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MRCP showing duplex gallbladder (shown by arrows).
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Fig. 3
Calot’s triangle and two gallbladders seen intra-operatively.
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Fig. 4
On-table cholangiogram (OTC) demonstrating a single cystic duct (arrow) draining 2 separate gallbladders.
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