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PMC7864277_02
axial computed tomography scan of the hepatobiliary system revealing absence of the gallbladder in the cholecystic fossa
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A further investigation with an abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan was performed but failed to identify the gallbladder (Figure 1).
MRCP confirming agenesis of the gallbladder
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Given non-visualization of the gallbladder on both ultrasound and CT scan, an MRCP was subsequently performed, revealing the absence of both the gallbladder and cystic duct (Figure 2, Figure 3).
MRCP showing opacification of the entire biliary tract (CBD: yellow arrow) and duodenal framework (red arrow) without visualization of the cystic duct or gallbladder
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Given non-visualization of the gallbladder on both ultrasound and CT scan, an MRCP was subsequently performed, revealing the absence of both the gallbladder and cystic duct (Figure 2, Figure 3).