Abstract
IntroductionThis article examines the variations and anomalies of gallbladder. This study is highly useful for surgical purposes where there is always a lot of variations seen, to prevent misdiagnosis and to aid in evaluation of differential diagnostic possibilities. MethodsUltrasonography was used to perform this study. ResultThis study demonstrates wide array of variants including anomalies in location, number and configuration. The present study shows that there is double gallbladder found in 1%, kinking of posterior wall of gallbladder in 15%, Phrygian cap deformity in 7%, curved gallbladder found in 1%, intrahepatic gallbladder observed in 9%, transverse gallbladder detected in 7% and the gallbladder is located under the left lobe of liver in 2% of the cases. Normal location in right Hypochondrium is seen in 81 subjects. DiscussionThe present study shows various anomalies of gallbladder that can be diagnosed prior to the surgery, so as to avoid misdiagnosis that could cause any fatality.
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