Emphysematous Cholecystitis: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.1994.30.3.517
- Author:
Jong Woo KIM
;
Kyung Sub SHINN
;
Jae Young BYUN
;
Jung Im JUNG
;
Hee Jeoung RO
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Cholecystitis, Acute;
Emphysematous Cholecystitis*;
Gallbladder;
Humans;
Male;
Prognosis;
Radiography, Abdominal;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Ultrasonography
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1994;30(3):517-519
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Emphysematous cholecystitis is an uncommon condition which may mimic acute cholecystitis. But it differs from acute cholecystitis in its relatively greater frequency in men and diabetics and has graver prognosis. The condition is diagnosed by demonstration of air in lumen,wall of gallbladder and/or pericholecystic space using a variety of radiographic techniques: simple abdominal radiography, ultrasonography and CT scanning. One illustrative case is presented herein and the pertinent literature is reviewed.
