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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Knipe H, Gallbladder diverticulum. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 16 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-204529
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Gallbladder diverticula are rare anomalies that manifest as luminal outpouchings.
Gallbladder diverticula are found in 0.1-0.2% of resected gallbladder specimens 4.
They are characterized by herniation of the gallbladder mucosa through the muscular layer 1. They can be of two types 4:
Associations
Possible differential considerations include
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2. Doganay S, Kocakoc E, Esen M, Ciçekçi M. True Diverticulum of the Gallbladder. J Ultrasound Med. 2010;29(1):121-3. doi:10.7863/jum.2010.29.1.121 - Pubmed
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3. Kramer A, Bregman A, Zeddies C, Guynn V. Gallbladder Diverticulum: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Am Surg. 1998;64(4):298-301. - Pubmed
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4. Lee T, Park S, Park J et al. Gallbladder Pseudodiverticulosis Mimicking a Multiseptate Gallbladder with Stones. Gut Liver. 2009;3(2):134-6. doi:10.5009/gnl.2009.3.2.134 - Pubmed
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