Acute acalculous cholecystitis induced by acute hepatitis B virus infection.
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.
Department of Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Riyadh Ali
RA
Mohammed
Department of Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Wisam
W
Ghadban
Department of Accident & Emergency, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Osama
O
Mohammed