Agenesis of the Gallbladder: About A Case

Abstract

The agenesis of the gallbladder is a rare, unsung congenital anomaly, presenting itself in different clinical forms. The ultrasound balance sheet often describes a lichen-atrophic vesicle, which can lead to unnecessary and potentially dangerous surgery. We report the case of a 45-year-old patient with no history of Cholecystitis, with cholestasis jaundice and whose ultrasound diagnosis of lichen-atrophic vesicle was questioned. Magnetic resonance imaging (Cholangio-MRI) has led to the diagnosis of gallbladder agenesis. No hepatic or pancreatic abnormalities, the GB couldn’t be found in its normal site, or in an ectopic place. Endoscopic retrogradeCholangio-Pancreatography with sphincterotomy was done to extract the GB stones and to confirm the diagnosis GB agenesis. The evolution has been marked by the improvement of jaundice and the stabilization of laboratory findings.