Gallbladder Diverticula in Chronic Calculous Cholecystitis 15-Year-Old Boy: Case Report

Background: Gallbladder diverticula have the appearance of hernia-like protrusions of the gallbladder wall. This disorder may not be diagnosed until surgically resected because it has no clinical significance unless there are associated diseases. Gallbladder pseudodiverticula have an acquired cause, multiple fundal lesions, an association with gallstones, internal saccular lesions without external hernia-like protrusions, and little to no smooth muscle in the gallbladder wall. Case Presentation: A 15-year-old boy in Saudi Arabia presented with right hypochondrial pain and dyspepsia. Imaging revealed innumerable gallstones in a distended gallbladder, indicative of chronic calculous cholecystitis. Elevated liver enzymes and coagulation abnormalities initially postponed surgery, but subsequent improvement allowed for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Histopathological examination confirmed chronic calcular cholecystitis without malignancy. Conclusion: This case underscores the importance of recognizing and managing chronic calculous cholecystitis in adolescents promptly especially if associated with complication as pseudodiverticula. Successful treatment with laparoscopic cholecystectomy resulted in a positive outcome for the patient. Further research and case studies in this age group can enhance our understanding of the disease and optimize management strategies.