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Acute Cholecystitis Caused by Ceftriaxone Stones in an Adult
Joint Authors
Becker, Christian D.
Fischer, Robert A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-04-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Acute cholecystitis is a major health problem.
There are multiple etiologies to be considered and early recognition of the condition is important to optimize management and outcome.
We report the first case in the medical literature of symptomatic acute cholecystitis triggered by ceftriaxone-associated gallbladder sludge formation and, importantly, solid ceftriaxone gallstone formation in an adult patient with underlying mineral and pigment cholecystolithiasis, necessitating cholecystectomy.
This case serves as a reminder for physicians to keep this uncommon cause of cholecystolithiasis and cholecystitis in mind in patients who receive prolonged ceftriaxone therapy.
These patients should be cautioned to promptly report to their physicians any signs or symptoms of cholecystitis in order to ensure timely and appropriate evaluation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Becker, Christian D.& Fischer, Robert A.. 2009. Acute Cholecystitis Caused by Ceftriaxone Stones in an Adult. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Becker, Christian D.& Fischer, Robert A.. Acute Cholecystitis Caused by Ceftriaxone Stones in an Adult. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448259
American Medical Association (AMA)
Becker, Christian D.& Fischer, Robert A.. Acute Cholecystitis Caused by Ceftriaxone Stones in an Adult. Case Reports in Medicine. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448259
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448259