ERCP-A DUPLICATE GALLBLADDER MASQUERADING AS A CHOLEDOCHAL CYST

A DUPLICATE GALLBLADDER MASQUERADING AS A CHOLEDOCHAL CYST

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In this video, the primary author Ian Holmes discusses a case of a 45-year-old male who presented with epigastric pain and weight loss. Initially thought to have a colodocal cyst, it was later determined to be a duplicate gallbladder. The patient underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy and further imaging confirmed the presence of the duplicate gallbladder. The patient experienced transient bacteremia post-ERCP but eventually had the duplicate gallbladder removed without complications. Duplicate gallbladders are a rare congenital defect that can mimic colodocal cysts but do not increase the risk of malignancy. Prophylactic common bile duct stenting can help with safer removal.

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Honorable Mention

Keywords

duplicate gallbladder

laparoscopic cholecystectomy

congenital defect

colodocal cyst

bacteremia