Multiseptate Gallbladder

Introduction Multiseptate gallbladder is a rare congenital condition that may be asymptomatic or may lead to symptoms consistent with biliary colic, even in the absence of cholelithiasis. Discussion We present the case of a 19-year-old female who underwent an extensive gastrointestinal workup before...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of gastrointestinal surgery 2009-09, Vol.13 (9), p.1741-1743
Hauptverfasser:	Rivera-Troche, Enid Y., Hartwig, Matthew G., Vaslef, Steven N.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdominal Pain - diagnosis Abdominal Pain - etiology Biliary Tract Diseases - diagnosis Biliary Tract Diseases - etiology Biliary Tract Diseases - surgery Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic - methods Colic - diagnosis Colic - etiology Diagnostic Imaging - methods Diarrhea - diagnosis Diarrhea - etiology Female Follow-Up Studies Gallbladder - abnormalities Gastroenterology GI Image Humans Medicine Medicine & Public Health Rare Diseases Risk Assessment Surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome Ultrasonography, Doppler Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	Introduction Multiseptate gallbladder is a rare congenital condition that may be asymptomatic or may lead to symptoms consistent with biliary colic, even in the absence of cholelithiasis. Discussion We present the case of a 19-year-old female who underwent an extensive gastrointestinal workup before she was referred for cholecystectomy, which led to resolution of her symptoms. The distinct imaging features of this entity are presented.
ISSN:	1091-255X 1873-4626
DOI:	10.1007/s11605-009-0880-0