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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-14 | Issue-06
A Rare Case of Giant Gallbladder Mimicking an Abdominal Mass. A Case Report and Literature Review
A. El Boukhary, S. Souad, B. Slioui, S. Bellasri, N. Hammoune, M. Atmane, A. Mouhsine
Published: June 4, 2026 |
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Pages: 1392-1394
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Abstract
Giant gallbladder (GGB) is an exceptionally rare clinical and radiological entity characterized by massive distension of the gallbladder, often mimicking other cystic abdominal masses. We report the case of a 62-year-old man presenting with a progressively enlarging right-sided abdominal mass. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) with multiplanar reconstructions was pivotal in confirming the diagnosis by demonstrating the organ's continuity with the gallbladder fossa and identifying obstructing intraluminal calculi. This case underscores the critical role of the radiologist in differentiating GGB from other large cystic lesions and in guiding surgical planning to optimize patient outcomes.


