Literature review and case series of haemorrhagic cholecystitis
M Tarazi1, F T Tomalieh2, A Sweeney1
1Department of General Surgery, Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Tunbridge Wells, UK.
Insights
Diagnosing haemorrhagic cholecystitis is challenging due to its rarity and overlapping symptoms with other conditions. Conservative management, including drainage and antibiotics, can be effective for this rare gallbladder condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
Background:
- Haemorrhagic cholecystitis is a rare condition.
- Its diagnosis is often delayed due to mimicking common disorders.
- Patients on anticoagulation may present with increased risk.
Abstract:
A diagnosis of haemorrhagic cholecystitis is difficult to make as it is rare and mimics other common disorders. We present three patients who presented with haemorrhagic cholecystitis, two of whom were on anti-coagulation at presentation. All 3 patients were treated conservatively, 2 with percutaneous cholecystostomy drainage and 1 patient with intravenous antibiotics. There are few guidelines on the management of such a condition.
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