Gallbladder Duplication
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Case Report

Gallbladder Duplication

Gazi Med J 2016;27(3):154-155 DOI: 10.12996/gmj.2016.46
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Abstract

Gallbladder duplication which occurs during embryogenesis is a rare congenital anomaly. Two hundred ten cases were defined in the world. Forty years old patient who had abdominal pain was evaulated. He had gallbladder duplication diagnosed by hepatobiliary ultrasonography. After laparoscopic cholecystectomy, his complaints diminished. There can be variations such as duplication, triplication and septate gallbladder. Preoperative evaulation is important for perioperative complications.

Keywords: Duplication, congenital anomaly, gallbladder