| Hepatic haemangioma masquerading as the gallbladder in a case of gallbladder agenesis: a case report and literature review. | |
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PMID: 20706539 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Gallbladder agenesis is uncommon. In contrast, liver haemangiomas are the most common type of benign liver lesions. We describe the first documented case of gallbladder agenesis where the clinical presentation was consistent with biliary colic, and radiological investigation suggested the presence of gallstones. Subsequent operative findings revealed a solitary haemangioma of the liver sited in the normal position of the gallbladder fossa but with absence of the gallbladder. It is important that clinicians should keep gallbladder agenesis in mind when the gallbladder appears abnormal on preoperative imaging studies and cannot be found at laparoscopy. As symptoms will improve in 98% of cases, it is very important to avoid unnecessary intervention in patients who have a negative laparoscopy. The clinical presentation, investigations, and operative findings are discussed with a review of other relevant reported cases in the literature. |
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Authors:
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James A Stephenson; Michael Norwood; Dhya Al-Leswas; Omer Al-Taan; Richard Beable; David M Lloyd; Ashley R Dennison |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2010-07-19 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: HPB surgery : a world journal of hepatic, pancreatic and biliary surgery Volume: 2010 ISSN: 1607-8462 ISO Abbreviation: HPB Surg Publication Date: 2010 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-13 Completed Date: 2010-12-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9002972 Medline TA: HPB Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: - Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK. jastephenson@doctors.org.uk |
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Diagnosis, Differential Female Follow-Up Studies Gallbladder / abnormalities* Gallbladder Diseases / congenital*, diagnosis, surgery Hemangioma / diagnosis*, surgery Humans Laparoscopy Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis*, surgery Magnetic Resonance Imaging Unnecessary Procedures Young Adult |
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