Puneet K Agarwal Author

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Agenesis of gallbladder and cystic duct: Diagnosed outside the operating room clinical case presentation and review of literature

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Puneet K Agarwal

Gallbladder agenesis could be a rare birth defect of the biliary tract. The diagnosis is typically made during surgery. It’s been proven to be very difficult to create an accurate preoperative diagnosis of agenesis of the gallbladder in symptomatic patients. The aim of this presentation is to share our experience a couple of case of middle- aged lady who presented with symptoms of biliary colic. Ultrasound examination revealed cholelethiasis with contracted gallbladder. On Contrast CT examination gallbladder couldn't be visualized. On further imaging as MRCP diagnosis of gallbladder agenesis may be confirmed. This helped in avoiding unnecessary surgery and patient was conservatively treated.
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