CASE REPORT

MIRIZZI SYNDROME DIAGNOSED INTRAOPERATIVELY

Abstract

The article in question describes a clinical case of Mirizzi syndrome, a rare condition in which there is compression or obstruction of the common bile duct due to gallstones impacted in the cystic duct or gallbladder. Mirizzi syndrome is a potentially serious complication of cholelithiasis (the presence of stones in the gallbladder). However, the case report details the patient’s clinical presentation, which was incredibly asymptomatic. During the surgical procedure (cholecystectomy), surgeons identified anatomical abnormalities and changes typical of Mirizzi syndrome, confirming the intraoperative diagnosis. The objective of the case report is to provide a detailed description of a specific clinical case, demonstrating the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and evolution of this rare condition. Also using the Data Collection method, where the patient’s clinical data were collected, including medical history, physical examinations, laboratory test results, diagnostic imaging images (such as ultrasound, computed tomography, etc.) and findings intraoperatively. Finally, in final considerations, the results were analyzed in light of the medical literature and discussed in terms of differential diagnosis, therapeutic management and specific challenges encountered during the patient’s treatment.