Multiseptate gallbladder presenting with biliary colic. Issue 9 (6th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hopmann, Peter; Tan, Ellen; Lo, David
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2022:Issue 9(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-09-06
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjac417
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: Common diagnoses associated with right upper quadrant and epigastric pain include cholecystitis, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), biliary colic, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Multiseptate gallbladder is a rare congenital anomaly that can cause symptoms of biliary colic, however it may present with atypical symptoms, which can prolong definitive diagnosis and treatment. We present a case of multiseptate gallbladder in a 21-year-old female who initially presented with GERD and IBS. After multiple failed treatment regimens for IBS, she ultimately was found to have multiseptate gallbladder and was successfully treated with cholecystectomy.