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A Case of Notifiable Alithiatic Cholecystitis
Mariana Moniz Ramos1, Inês Ambrioso1, Frederica Ferreira1
1Internal Medicine, Hospital Distrital de Santarém, Santarém, PRT.
Cureus
|February 27, 2024
Summary
Acute cholecystitis, an uncommon gallbladder inflammation, can be caused by Listeria monocytogenes (LM) infection. This case highlights early recognition and treatment of Listeria-induced cholecystitis and bacteremia for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Acute alithiatic cholecystitis is gallbladder inflammation without gallstones, often infectious.
- Listeriosis, caused by Listeria monocytogenes (LM), presents with bacteremia, meningitis, or gastroenteritis.
- Listeria-induced acute cholecystitis is rare, with limited documented cases.
Observation:
- A 65-year-old male presented with fever and altered consciousness.
- Diagnostic workup revealed bacteremia secondary to cholecystitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes.
- The patient had no history of gallstones.
Findings:
- Successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed.
- Appropriate antibiotic therapy was administered.
- The patient recovered and was discharged within seven days.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering Listeria monocytogenes in acute cholecystitis, especially with bacteremia.
- Prompt diagnosis and management are critical for reducing morbidity and mortality in rare infectious cholecystitis cases.
- Highlights the need for vigilance in identifying uncommon pathogens in gallbladder infections.
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