GALLBLADDER DIVERTICULUM - A CASE-REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Gallbladder diverticulum is an unusual and uncommon disease process ra rely discussed in the literature. This disorder may not be diagnosed u ntil surgically resected. The presentation may entail nonspecific comp laints over a prolonged period as highlighted in a case report of a 17 -year-old woman with this disease. The incidence and pathophysiology o f this disease process is correlated to the symptoms and signs of this patient. The surgical findings, procedure, and outcome are described.