title: Gallbladder agenesis with choledochal cyst--a rare association: a case report and review of possible genetic or embryological links.
abstract: Gallbladder agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly. Choledochal cysts are uncommon. The combination of both these entities in a 56-year-old woman is reported. A previously fit and well woman, presented to the emergency department with a 3-day history of abdominal pain. Preoperative imaging and intraoperative findings confirmed gallbladder agenesis and a type I choledochal cyst. There were no other anomalies. She underwent a resection of the choledochal cyst and reconstruction by hepaticojejunostomy.
authors: Department of Surgery, Royal London Hospital, London, UK. nishbedi@hotmail.com
authors: Nishant
authors: N
authors: Bedi
authors: Giles
authors: G
authors: Bond-Smith
authors: Senthil
authors: S
authors: Kumar
authors: Robert
authors: R
authors: Hutchins
mesh_terms: D001662:Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D049448:Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance; D015529:Choledochal Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019160:Endosonography; D005260:Female; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged