Gallbladder torsion resulting in gangrenous cholecystitis within a parastomal hernia: Findings on unenhanced CT

Authors

  • Jessica K. Rosenblum
  • R. Joshua Dym
  • Norman Sas
  • Alla Rozenblit

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v7i12.1518

Keywords:

gallbladder torsion, gallbladder volvulus, acute cholecystitis, gangrenous cholecystitis, parastomal hernia

Abstract

Gallbladder torsion is a rare cause of acute gangrenous cholecystitis; its occurrence within an abdominal hernia has not been previously reported. We present such a case occurring within a parastomal hernia and imaged with unenhanced CT.

Author Biographies

Jessica K. Rosenblum

Department of Radiology, resident

R. Joshua Dym

Department of Radiology, Attending

Norman Sas

Deparment of Surgery, Attending

Alla Rozenblit

Department of Radiology, Director of Abdominal Imaging
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Published

2013-12-28

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 12 (2013)

Section

Gastrointestinal Radiology

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