Acalculous cholecystitis

  • Facts:
    Acute inflammation of the gall bladder in the absence of gallstones
  • History / PE:
    RUQ pain
    Fever
  • Diagnosis:
    Abdominal U/S
    HIDA scan
  • Complications:
    Emphysematous cholecystitis
  • Associated With:
    Prolonged TPN, fasting
    Extensive burns
    Severe trauma
    Mechanical ventilation



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July 22nd 2010