Supra-hepatic gallbladder in cirrhosis presenting as a mimic of intra-abdominal fat necrosis: Diagnostic pitfalls and clinical implications.

UNLABELLED: Supra-hepatic gallbladder is an exceptionally rare form of ectopic gallbladder. Its identification can be particularly challenging in patients with cirrhosis, where distortion of hepatic architecture obscures expected anatomical relationships. This report describes a case of supra-hepatic gallbladder in a patient with chronic liver disease, in which surrounding inflammatory oedema mimicked intra-abdominal fat necrosis, creating a significant diagnostic dilemma on imaging.

CONTRIBUTION: This case underscores the importance of recognizing unusual gallbladder locations, understanding their embryological basis, and being aware of potential imaging pitfalls and complications associated with ectopic positioning.