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Acute emphysematous cholecystitis. An entity to be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain.

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Acute emphysematous cholecystitis is a rare entity characterised by the presence of gas in the gallbladder wall and/or lumen. Its morbidity and mortality is very significant due to its rapidly progressive course towards sepsis, shock and even exitus if an emergency cholecystectomy is not performed. As the initial clinical presentation is not specific and may be similar to that of acute cholecystitis, it is crucial to have a high index of suspicion. We present the case of a patient who was admitted for acute abdominal pain and required three urgent imaging tests in a brief period of time to achieve a diagnosis of acute emphysematous cholecystitis.

Source: Revista Andaluza de Patología Digestiva

DOI: 10.37352/2026493.5

Authors: JC Aguilar Martínez, L Campos Gonzaga, MI Pavón Guerrero

Institution: Hospital Universitario de Jerez

Language: English

Topic: Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7166731300

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