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Surgical case report-acalculous hemorrhagic cholecystitis
1Department of General Surgery, Caboolture Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|April 2, 2021
Summary
Haemorrhagic cholecystitis, a rare cause of abdominal pain, can lead to life-threatening bleeding. Early diagnosis and laparoscopic surgery are crucial for successful treatment and preventing mortality.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Haemorrhagic cholecystitis is a rare condition causing right upper quadrant pain.
- It is often associated with gallstones, cancer, trauma, or bleeding disorders.
Observation:
- This study details an unusual case of acalculous haemorrhagic cholecystitis in an elderly male.
- The patient presented with right upper quadrant pain.
Findings:
- The patient was successfully treated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Radiological and laparoscopic findings of haemorrhagic acalculous cholecystitis were reviewed.
Implications:
- Accurate radiological imaging is vital for distinguishing haemorrhagic cholecystitis from other conditions.
- Prompt surgical intervention is essential to prevent fatal intraperitoneal hemorrhage.
