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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2026

Septated gallbladder: a rare congenital anomaly and its clinical implications.

Sudhanvan Iyer, Philong Nguyen, Joshua Wang, Suimin Qiu, Cristiana Rastellini, Luca Cicalese

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Sudhanvan IyerJohn Sealy School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0744-9441
Philong NguyenJohn Sealy School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4259-4129
Joshua WangJohn Sealy School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8967-8296
Suimin QiuDepartment of Pathology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555, United States.
Cristiana RastelliniDepartment of Neurobiology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555, United States.
Luca CicaleseDepartment of Surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555, United States.

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Abstract

A septated gallbladder (SG) is a rare anatomical variant characterized by the presence of one or more fibrous or muscular septa dividing the lumen into multiple chambers. While an acquired form of septation has been discussed, most reported cases are treated as congenital variants. This study presents a case of SG identified during clinical evaluation and discusses its clinical significance. The patient is a 64-year-old woman with a history of right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain that radiates to the right scapula. She reports pain beginning 10 years ago as intermittent episodes but has progressed over the past two months. Upon review of prior imaging studies, a SG was identified, and the patient was scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The presence of septa was confirmed intraoperatively. Following the procedure, her symptoms resolved completely. Awareness of SG is essential for clinicians and radiologists to prevent misdiagnosis and guide appropriate management. While incidental, symptomatic cases benefit from surgical intervention.

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atypical cholecystitisbile stasischolecystectomycongenital biliary anomalyright upper quadrant painSeptated gallbladder

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PMCPMC13282127

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