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Emphysematous Cholecystitis: Rare Scenario Revisited

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Published in 2018 at "Indian Journal of Surgery"

DOI: 10.1007/s12262-018-1847-8

Abstract: Emphysematous cholecystitis (EC) is a rare form of acute cholecystitis caused by gas-forming organisms. This entity is characterized radiologically by presence of air within the lumen or in the wall and carries a high morbidity… read more here.

Keywords: cholecystitis; cholecystitis rare; emphysematous cholecystitis; scenario revisited ... See more keywords
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Metastatic Gallbladder Melanoma Presenting as Acute Emphysematous Cholecystitis

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Published in 2018 at "Case Reports in Medicine"

DOI: 10.1155/2018/5726570

Abstract: Malignant melanoma is an aggressive tumor with a high potential for distant metastases, including spread to the gallbladder where it represents more than half of all metastases detected at autopsy. Yet, it is rarely symptomatic… read more here.

Keywords: cholecystitis; melanoma; emphysematous cholecystitis; acute emphysematous ... See more keywords