Two cases of gall bladder agenesis and review of the literature.
Two patients with agenesis of the gall bladder are reported herein, and the relevant literature reviewed. It is important to be aware of this condition as patients often present with symptoms of gall bladder disease, which may lead to confusion at laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Surgical Gastrointestinal Unit, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003135:Common Bile Duct / Q000002:abnormalities; D003549:Cystic Duct / Q000002:abnormalities; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male