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ArticleWorld journal of experimental medicine2025

Incidental gallbladder mucocele mimicking acute cholecystitis: A case report and review of literature.

Aran Thiravialingam, Karthik Sriganeshan, Hisham F Bahmad, Francesca Polit, Asma Ahmed, Devendra Joshi, Robert Poppiti

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Aran ThiravialingamHerbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, United States.
Karthik SriganeshanHerbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, United States.
Hisham F BahmadDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, United States.
Francesca PolitArkadi M. Rywlin M.D. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL 33140, United States.
Asma AhmedDepartment of General Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL 33140, United States.
Devendra JoshiDepartment of General Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL 33140, United States.
Robert PoppitiHerbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, United States.

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Abstract

backgroundGallbladder mucocele, also known as gallbladder hydrops, is a rare condition characterized by the distention of the gallbladder due to the accumulation of fluid or mucus within its lumen, primarily attributed to obstruction arising from a gallstone in the cystic duct or gallbladder neck. CASE SUMMARY: We present a case of a 67-year-old woman with an incidentally discovered gallbladder mucocele, shedding light on the clinical presentation, causes, and histopathological findings. We performed a literature review including an analysis of 27 case reports, revealing the diverse spectrum of causative factors, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management.

conclusionThis study underscores the importance of considering alternative diagnoses and highlights the significance of imaging techniques in narrowing down the differential diagnosis and histopathologic examination for a definitive diagnosis.

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Case reportCholecystitisGallbladder diseasesGallstonesMucocele

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PMID41523777
PMCPMC12781692

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