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Gallbladder duplication masquerading as a dilated common bile duct with choledocholithiasis


S Mewa Kinoo
R Naidoo
K Maharaj
B Singh

Abstract

A duplicate gall bladder was diagnosed at laparoscopy, having been erroneously diagnosed on ultrasonography as a dilated common bile duct with choledocholithiasis. Gallbladder duplication is a congenital abnormality with a rare incidence, occuring in approximately 1 in 4 000 births and 0.020% in al large autopsy series. This report highlights its existence to improve awareness and lessen the potential for biliary injury.


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eISSN: 2078-5151
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