title: Acute acalculous cholecystitis: a rare complication of snake bite.
abstract: Snake bite is an environmental and occupational hazard in many tropical and subtropical countries. It demands a high level of knowledge and skill in managing the envenomation syndrome. Herein, we describe a rare case of acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) that developed in a 36-year-old man after an Indian cobra (Naja naja) bite in the absence of any other predisposing factors for AAC. The probable mechanisms for the occurrence of AAC have been highlighted. Recognizing the possibility of such a complication after envenomation will definitely aid in early diagnosis and, subsequently, a better outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Sri Gokulam Hospital and Research Institute, Salem, India.
authors.forename: Subramanian
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Senthilkumaran
authors.forename: Ritesh G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Menezes
authors.forename: Sadip
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pant
authors.forename: Ponniah
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Thirumalaikolundusubramanian
mesh_terms: D042101:Acalculous Cholecystitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D058633:Antipyretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017815:Elapidae; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000150:complications*; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D058633:Antipyretics
keywords: Naja naja; acute acalculous cholecystitis; cobra envenomation