Spontaneous gallbladder perforation in a child secondary to a gallbladder cyst: a rare presentation and review of literature

Pediatr Surg Int. 2016 Jun;32(6):629-34. doi: 10.1007/s00383-016-3891-4. Epub 2016 Apr 9.

Abstract

Spontaneous gallbladder perforation is rare in children. The etiology of gallbladder perforation varies greatly and is often unknown. Identified causes include infection, congenital, stones or choledochal cysts. Presently there are only five reported cases of spontaneous gallbladder perforation in children in the English literature. As such, the optimal method of diagnosis and management remains controversial. We report the case of a 2-year-old girl who presented with peritonitis secondary to spontaneous gallbladder perforation.

Keywords: Congenital gallbladder cysts; Pediatric biliary perforation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / complications*
  • Abdominal Injuries / diagnosis
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Gallbladder / diagnostic imaging*
  • Gallbladder Diseases / diagnosis
  • Gallbladder Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Rupture, Spontaneous
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed