Abstract
There are only a few cases in literature in which a patient with multiseptate gallbladder
(MSG) has been followed-up after the diagnosis. A pediatric patient with MSG has been
followed-up until adulthood. Diagnosis was made at 10 years after an episode of abdominal pain. Ultrasonography showed a gallbladder with
many internal septa, without stones or signs of cholecystitis. Laboratory tests were
normal. Symptoms receded in a few days, and it was decided to follow the patient's
course. Additional painful episodes occurred at 19 and 22 years. No changes in ultrasonographic findings were observed. MR cholangiography confirmed
MSG and ruled out associated biliary ducts anomalies. Although symptomatic patients
with MSG have pain relief after cholecystectomy, patients without severe biliary symptoms
and without stones probably do not need immediate surgical treatment.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
November 5,
2012
Received in revised form:
October 23,
2012
Received:
August 1,
2012
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