Sun HJ, Ge F, Si Y, Wang Z, Sun HB. Importance of accurate diagnosis of congenital agenesis of the gallbladder from atypical gallbladder stone presentations: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(28): 6864-6870 [PMID: 37901002 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i28.6864]
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Hai-Bo Sun, PhD, Professor, Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, No. 136 Jiangyangzhonglu, Yangzhou 225000, Jiangsu Province, China. sun@yzu.edu.cn
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Pathology
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World J Clin Cases. Oct 6, 2023; 11(28): 6864-6870 Published online Oct 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i28.6864
Importance of accurate diagnosis of congenital agenesis of the gallbladder from atypical gallbladder stone presentations: A case report
Hai-Jian Sun, Fei Ge, Yue Si, Zheng Wang, Hai-Bo Sun
Hai-Jian Sun, Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
Fei Ge, Department of Gastroenterology, Haian Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nantong 226600, Jiangsu Province, China
Yue Si, Hai-Bo Sun, Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, Jiangsu Province, China
Yue Si, Hai-Bo Sun, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-Coding RNA Research Yangzhou, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, Jiangsu Province, China
Zheng Wang, Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to this work; Sun HJ contributed to diagnosis, surgical treatment and management of the patient; Ge F and Wang Z contributed to acquisition and analysis of data; Si Y and Sun HB drafted the manuscript; Sun HB designed this study and critically revised the manuscript; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Hai-Bo Sun, PhD, Professor, Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, No. 136 Jiangyangzhonglu, Yangzhou 225000, Jiangsu Province, China. sun@yzu.edu.cn
Received: June 26, 2023 Peer-review started: June 26, 2023 First decision: August 4, 2023 Revised: August 10, 2023 Accepted: August 21, 2023 Article in press: August 21, 2023 Published online: October 6, 2023 Processing time: 90 Days and 18.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Congenital agenesis of the gallbladder (CAGB) is a rare condition often misdiagnosed as cholecystolithiasis, leading to unnecessary surgeries. It is crucial for healthcare professionals to consider the possibility of CAGB in patients with suspected gallbladder stones or atypical presentations. Preoperative imaging, such as magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography, plays a vital role in confirming the diagnosis and preventing misdiagnosis. Surgeons should exercise caution during surgery to avoid iatrogenic injuries and ensure accurate diagnosis. Multidisciplinary collaboration and the use of various diagnostic methods are essential to minimize the risk of misdiagnosis and unnecessary surgical interventions. Minimizing trauma and maintaining open communication with the patient and their family members are key factors in the treatment strategy.
