Accessory gallbladder
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Knipe H, Bell D, Haouimi A, et al. Accessory gallbladder. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 01 Oct 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-22461
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- Accessory gallbladders
Accessory gallbladders are a rare anatomical variant occurring in 0.03% of cases (approximately 1 in 3000 people). They can arise from either the left or right hepatic ducts or both. Accessory gallbladders arise from a bifid diverticulum of the hepatic duct in the 5th or 6th week of development 1. Accessory gallbladders are associated with a higher incidence of pathologies.
References
- 1. Hassan S, Young AL, Farooq M et-al. Accessory gallbladder: a new anatomical variation arising from both left and right hepatic ducts. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2012;94 (6): e204-5. doi:10.1308/003588412X13373405385052 - Pubmed citation
- 2. M.D. JWM. Imaging Atlas of the Normal Gallbladder and Its Variants. CRC Press. (1994) ISBN:0849347882. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
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