The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located just below the liver. The main function of the gallbladder is to store bile produced by the liver, contract and secrete bile through the bile duct into the small intestine, helping to digest fats. Pathology in this organ is very diverse, manifesting under many different conditions. Understanding common diseases in bile helps us to be proactive in prevention, disease detection and proper medical examination.

Cholecystitis is one of the most common diseases of the gallbladder. One of the serious complications of this pathology is perforation, rupture of the gallbladder, which can be life-threatening.

Acute cholecystitis is an emergency, so it is important to detect and treat it early to avoid potentially life-threatening complications.