[Hydrocholecystitis in children and newborn infants. Apropos of 3 cases].
We report two cases of hydrocholecystitis in children and one in a neonate. One child had hepatitis A and the other had typhoid fever. A beta-hemolytic group B streptococcal infection was found in the neonate. In all three cases, the first manifestation was an abdominal mass and treatment of the causative disease ensured recovery. These three observations provided us with the opportunity for reviewing the literature. Isolated hydrocholecystitis is distinguished from hydrocholecystitis as a symptom. The clinical evaluation and diagnostic investigations are described in detail; special attention is given to abdominal ultrasonography. Etiology and pathophysiology, as well as management are discussed. Our three cases and the review of the literature confirm the benign prognosis of this condition.
Bernier
V
V
Roussel
A
A
Lahaye
D
D
Bailly
P
P
Spyckerelle
C
C
Vittu
G
G
Michaux
F
F
Ducoulombier
H
H
Cousin
J
J
D002675:Child, Preschool; D002764:Cholecystitis; D005260:Female; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae; D014435:Typhoid Fever / Q000175:diagnosis
L'hydrocholécyste chez l'enfant et le nouveau-né. A propos de trois observations.