Abstract
Congenital gallbladder duplication, an uncommon but potentially complicating malformation, is rarely diagnosed preoperatively. A case in which the diagnosis was achieved by real-time ultrasonography is presented and correlated with hepatobiliary scintigraphy. The efficacy of these diagnostic modalities is discussed, and the available literature is reviewed.
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Diaz, M.J., Fowler, W. & Hnatow, B.J. Congenital gallbladder duplication: Preoperative diagnosis by ultrasonography. Gastrointest Radiol 16, 198–200 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01887345
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