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The authors present an unusual case of a highly mobile gallbladder which simulated a pancreatic mass on computed tomograms. Radiographic features of this interesting variant are illustrated.
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Morse, J.M.D., Lakshman, S. & Thomas, E. Gallbladder ectopia simulating pancreatic mass on CT. Gastrointest Radiol 10, 111–113 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01893082
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