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Acute acalculus cholecystitis in dengue fever.
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|April 30, 2014
Summary
Dengue fever can present unusually, affecting organs like the gallbladder. This case highlights acute acalculus cholecystitis as a rare dengue manifestation in endemic regions.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Hepatology
- Tropical Medicine
Background:
- Atypical dengue fever (DF) and dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) presentations are increasingly recognized.
- Organ-specific manifestations of DF/DHF are common in endemic areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of atypical dengue fever.
- To highlight acute acalculus cholecystitis as a rare manifestation of DF.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 22-year-old female patient.
- Clinical presentation with fever and right hypochondrium pain.
Main Results:
- Diagnosis of acute acalculus cholecystitis (AAC).
- AAC was attributed to an atypical presentation of dengue fever.
Conclusions:
- Dengue fever can manifest with unusual symptoms beyond typical fever and rash.
- Acute acalculus cholecystitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with fever and abdominal pain in dengue-endemic regions.
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