Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis Induced by Acute Hepatitis B Virus Infection. (12th December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mohammed, Riyadh Ali; Ghadban, Wisam; Mohammed, Osama
• Other Names: Deutsch M. Academic Editor.; Genesca J. Academic Editor.; Irisawa A. Academic Editor.; Marinho R. T. Academic Editor.; Vigano M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in hepatology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-12-12
• Subjects: Liver -- Periodicals; Liver -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Liver Diseases; Liver; Liver; Liver -- Diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.36
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/132345
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6587

Abstract

Abstract : During the course of acute viral hepatitis, some functional and anatomical changes to the gallbladder can occur. Acute acalculous cholecystitis (ACC) is a rare complication of acute hepatitis B virus infection; only few cases are reported as ACC associated with acute hepatitis B virus infection. ACC cases are self-limiting, while other limited cases can progress to a gangrenous state, perforation, and even death. We present a 27-year-old female case diagnosed to have acute acalculous cholecystitis and associated with acute hepatitis B virus infection, and she recovered within one week of her presentation without complication or surgical intervention.