Gallbladder volvulus: a case report and review of literature
Abstract
Gallbladder volvulus is a rare clinical entity, often misdiagnosed due to its similarity to acute cholecystitis. This report details the case of a 57-year-old female presenting with acute right upper quadrant pain, nausea, and vomiting, initially treated for acute cholecystitis. Intraoperative findings confirmed gallbladder volvulus, and the patient underwent cholecystectomy. This case highlights the diagnostic challenge posed by this condition and emphasizes the need for a high index of suspicion, particularly in elderly patients with atypical presentations of cholecystitis.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Case Reports in Emergency Surgery and Trauma
- Publisher
- PAGEPress Publications
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 16 February 2026