Ectopia and agenesis of the gall-bladder: a report of two sets of twins and review of the literature.
We report two sets of twins with agenesis and ectopia of the gall-bladder. It is important to be aware of this condition, as many of these patients present with biliary-type pain and have unnecessary laparotomies. The literature on this condition is reviewed.
Sugrue
M
M
Department of Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia.
Gani
J
J
Sarre
R
R
Watts
J
J
D000328:Adult; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000235:genetics; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005260:Female; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans