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[Acute, non-lithiasic, amebic cholecystitis].

F A Herrera Fernández1, C Sarmiento Robles, F Blasco Carratalá

  • 1Servicio de Cirugía General y Apárato Digestivo, Hospital de la Cruz Roja e Insalud, Ceuta.

Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Non-calculous cholecystitis, often difficult to diagnose, can rarely be caused by parasitic infections. This case highlights acute cholecystitis due to Entamoeba histolytica, discussing its occurrence, mechanism, and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Non-calculous cholecystitis accounts for 2-14% of cases.
  • Etiology is often unclear, with bacterial infections being uncommon causes.
  • Parasitic infections are a very rare cause of acute cholecystitis.

Observation:

  • A case of acute cholecystitis secondary to Entamoeba histolytica infection is presented.
  • The presentation details the specific clinical scenario and diagnostic findings.

Findings:

  • Entamoeba histolytica can be an etiological agent for acute cholecystitis.
  • The frequency and etiopathogenic mechanisms of parasitic-induced cholecystitis are discussed.

Implications:

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  • This case broadens the differential diagnosis for acute cholecystitis.
  • Understanding rare etiologies like parasitic infections is crucial for effective patient management.
  • Highlights the importance of considering infectious causes beyond common bacterial pathogens.