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One-year-old Boy with Gallbladder Stone: A Case Report and Literature Review
King Jun Koh1,2, Lung Huang Lin2,3
1Department of Pediatrics, Sijhih Cathay General Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Insights
Gallstones are rare in children but can cause complications. This case highlights ceftriaxone-associated gallstones in a child, suggesting expectant management over surgery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Gallstones are uncommon in pediatric populations.
- Potential complications include cholecystitis, cholangitis, and gallstone pancreatitis.
- Biliary duct obstruction or infection can precipitate gallstone-related issues.
Abstract:
Gallstone is a rare disease in children. It might cause complications such as cholecystitis, cholangitis, and gallstone pancreatitis due to obstruction of biliary duct or secondary infection. We report a case of a 1-year, 7-month-old boy with incidental finding of gallbladder stone, who received ceftriaxone treatment after diagnosing with Salmonella enterocolitis. Herein, we review the incidence, etiology, risk factors, and management of ceftriaxone-related gallstones in children. In conclusion, these patients are suggested to receive expectant management with close follow-up instead of surgical intervention.
