Duplicate Gallbladder Diagnosed on Ultrasonography Alone and Managed Conservatively in an Obese Patient: A Rare Case Report
Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery · pp. 97–102 · Published 20 Feb 2026
10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1747Abstract
Duplication of the gallbladder is a rare congenital biliary anomaly with significant clinical and surgical implications. Most cases are detected incidentally during surgery or advanced imaging, and preoperative diagnosis remains challenging, particularly in resource-limited settings. We report a rare case of gallbladder duplication diagnosed solely on ultrasonography in an obese adult presenting with postprandial upper abdominal pain. The patient was managed conservatively with dietary modification, proton pump inhibitors, and antispasmodics, resulting in complete symptom resolution. This case highlights the diagnostic value of ultrasonography and demonstrates that conservative management may be appropriate in carefully selected patients with uncomplicated duplicate gallbladder.
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