Haemorrhagic cholecystitis.

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Surgical Pathology

Background:

• Haemobilia is a rare condition characterized by bleeding into the biliary tree.
• Haemorrhagic cholecystitis is an uncommon etiology for haemobilia.

Observation:

• Two cases of haemobilia secondary to haemorrhagic cholecystitis are presented.
• This presentation highlights the importance of recognizing this rare cause of haemobilia.

Findings:

• The presented cases demonstrate that standard surgical procedures are sufficient for managing haemobilia caused by haemorrhagic cholecystitis.
• Bacterial growth was observed in the bile of both patients, suggesting a potential role for infection.

Implications:

• Surgeons must consider haemorrhagic cholecystitis as a potential cause of haemobilia.
• Routine bile cultures may provide valuable diagnostic information in cases of haemobilia.
• Effective management of this rare condition can be achieved with common surgical interventions.