Acute acalculous cholecystitis during zika virus infection in an immunocompromised patient
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DOI: 10.1002/hep.29682
Abstract: A 54-year-old male sought medical care with complaint of mild right hypochondrium abdominal pain lasting for 7 days with concomitant 3-day intermittent fever and 1-day nonpruritic maculopapular rash on torso and arms. One week before… read more here.
Keywords: cholecystitis zika; acalculous cholecystitis; acute acalculous; zika virus ... See more keywords
Acute acalculous cholecystitis on a COVID-19 patient: a case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.08.027
Abstract: Introduction We report an extremely rare case of acute acalculous cholecystitis on a COVID-19 patient. In our knowledge, this is the first report of laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed on a COVID-19 patient. Presentation of case A… read more here.
Keywords: cholecystitis; acalculous cholecystitis; covid patient; case ... See more keywords
COVID-19 patients presenting with gangrenous acalculous cholecystitis: Report of two cases
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103534
Abstract: Introduction and importance COVID-19 virus is thought to complicate underlying conditions, including acalculous cholecystitis. Two COVID-19 patients with gangrenous gallbladder are reported who were not involved with severe pneumonia. Case presentation We present two non-critically… read more here.
Keywords: patients presenting; acalculous cholecystitis; gangrenous gallbladder; covid patients ... See more keywords
Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis: Think of Hepatitis A Infection and Do Not Underestimate Pain.
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002735
Abstract: ABSTRACT A 14-year-old adolescent girl presented with severe abdominal pain, tenderness, and guarding in the right upper quadrant associated with nonbilious vomiting, scleral icterus, and fever. Laboratory tests were consistent with acute hepatitis A virus-related… read more here.
Keywords: cholecystitis think; acalculous cholecystitis; pain; hepatitis ... See more keywords
Eosinophilic granulomatosis polyangiitis associated with acute acalculous cholecystitis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-243536
Abstract: © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2021. No commercial reuse. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. DESCRIPTION A 53yearold man presented with a 2week history of progressive skin rash, numbness, arthralgia and myalgia, as well… read more here.
Keywords: cholecystitis; acalculous cholecystitis; granulomatosis polyangiitis; acute acalculous ... See more keywords
Percutaneous cholecystostomy as a definitive treatment for moderate and severe acute acalculous cholecystitis: a retrospective observational study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01411-z
Abstract: Background In this study, we aimed to investigate risk factors for the relapse of moderate and severe acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) patients after initial percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) and to identify the predictors of patient outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: acute acalculous; recurrence; cholecystitis; moderate severe ... See more keywords
An acute acalculous cholecystitis in a returned travel couple
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006177
Abstract: A previously healthy 35-year-old Swiss woman presented with fever, headache, and myalgia for three days. Symptoms began on the final day of travel in Colombia. Abdominal examination revealed a positive Murphy sign. Laboratory results at… read more here.
Keywords: acalculous cholecystitis; returned travel; acute acalculous; travel couple ... See more keywords
Cyclophilin D regulates oxidative stress and apoptosis via mitochondrial permeability transition pore in acute acalculous cholecystitis.
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DOI: 10.2174/1566524023666220908112922
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) is characterized by acute onset, rapid progression, high mortality, and various complications. Cyclophilin D (CypD) regulates the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP) and is involved in the occurrence of ischemia-reperfusion… read more here.
Keywords: permeability transition; acalculous cholecystitis; mitochondrial permeability; group ... See more keywords
Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis due to EBV Infection Presenting as Acute Abdomen.
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DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2022.05.662
Abstract: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a herpes virus with a high seropositivity rate among the adult population throughout the world. Primary EBV infection is usually asymptomatic among young children. As age increases, it begins to manifest… read more here.
Keywords: acalculous cholecystitis; infection; cholecystitis due; ebv infection ... See more keywords
Rare or Overlooked Cases of Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis in Young Patients with Central Nervous System Lesion
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11101378
Abstract: This case series presents two cases of acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC)—a rare condition—in young women with central nervous system (CNS) lesions. Both patients had significant neurologic deficits and no well-known risk factors or presence of… read more here.
Keywords: cases acute; acalculous cholecystitis; central nervous; case ... See more keywords
Acalculous Cholecystitis in a Young Adult with Scrub Typhus: A Case Report and Epidemiology of Scrub Typhus in the Maldives
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed6040208
Abstract: Scrub typhus is a neglected tropical disease predominantly occurring in Asia. The causative agent is a bacterium transmitted by the larval stage of mites found in rural vegetation in endemic regions. Cases of scrub typhus… read more here.
Keywords: epidemiology; acalculous cholecystitis; scrub typhus; adult scrub ... See more keywords