Gallbladder perforation: A rare case report

•Gallbladder perforation (GBP) is a rare but severe, often fatal, disease due to the delayed pathological process.•GBP can manifest in a variety of clinical presentations. Consequently, the diagnosis is frequently late or even missed.•Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for GBP to prevent morbidity and mortality.•The commonest treatment options for GBP are cholecystectomy, abscess drainage, and peritoneal lavage.•In our case of type I GBP, emergency exploratory laparotomy has been performed.