Blunt Abdominal Trauma with Isolated Gallbladder Perforation Mimicking Acute Pancreatitis

Isolated gallbladder rupture following blunt abdominal trauma is rare. Presentation is quite variable and a delayed diagnosis is usually made at exploratory laparotomy. An interesting case is presented which mimicked acute pancreatitis. This case illustrates the need for close observation and a need for a high index of suspicion for intra-abdominal injuries in patients with blunt abdominal trauma.