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A Case Report of Typhoidal Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis
Joint Authors
Tramontana, Adrian R.
Tan, Jason S. C.
Motoroko, Imeldah
Rajan, Neeha
McKenzie, Jo-Lyn
Udayasiri, Dilshan
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Acalculous cholecystitis in the setting of typhoid fever in adults is an infrequent clinical encounter, reported sparsely in the literature.
In this case report we review the presentation and management of enteric fever involving the biliary system and consider the literature surrounding this topic.
The aim of this case report is to alert clinicians to the potential diagnosis of extraintestinal complications in the setting of typhoid fever in the returned traveller, requiring surgical intervention.
Presentation of Case.
We report the case of a 23-year-old woman with acalculous cholecystitis secondary to Salmonella Typhi.
Discussion.
There is scarce evidence surrounding the optimal treatment and prognosis of typhoidal acalculous cholecystitis.
In the current case, surgical invention was favoured due to failure of medical management.
Conclusion.
Clinical judgement dictated surgical intervention in this case of typhoidal acute acalculous cholecystitis, and cholecystectomy was safely performed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rajan, Neeha& Motoroko, Imeldah& Udayasiri, Dilshan& McKenzie, Jo-Lyn& Tan, Jason S. C.& Tramontana, Adrian R.. 2014. A Case Report of Typhoidal Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rajan, Neeha…[et al.]. A Case Report of Typhoidal Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rajan, Neeha& Motoroko, Imeldah& Udayasiri, Dilshan& McKenzie, Jo-Lyn& Tan, Jason S. C.& Tramontana, Adrian R.. A Case Report of Typhoidal Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451579
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-451579