Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis Induced by Acute Hepatitis B Virus Infection

  • Mohammed R
  • Ghadban W
  • Mohammed O
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During the course of acute viral hepatitis, some functional and anatomical changes to the gallbladder can occur. Acute acalculous cholecystitis (ACC) is a rare complication of acute hepatitis B virus infection; only few cases are reported as ACC associated with acute hepatitis B virus infection. ACC cases are self-limiting, while other limited cases can progress to a gangrenous state, perforation, and even death. We present a 27-year-old female case diagnosed to have acute acalculous cholecystitis and associated with acute hepatitis B virus infection, and she recovered within one week of her presentation without complication or surgical intervention.

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Mohammed, R. A., Ghadban, W., & Mohammed, O. (2012). Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis Induced by Acute Hepatitis B Virus Infection. Case Reports in Hepatology, 2012, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/132345

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