Concurrent Emphysematous Cholecystitis and Emphysematous Pancreatitis: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.2008.58.1.79
- Author:
Hee Seok CHOI
1
;
Yong Seok LEE
;
Sung Bin PARK
;
Yup YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Dongguk University International Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Korea. yslee@duih.org
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Emphysematous cholecystitis;
Pancreatitis;
Tomography, X-ray computed
- MeSH:
Abdomen;
Emphysematous Cholecystitis;
Humans;
Immunocompromised Host;
Male;
Pancreatitis;
Pelvis;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2008;58(1):79-82
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Emphysematous infections of the abdomen and pelvis are potentially life-threatening conditions which require aggressive medical and surgical management. Therefore, early radiographic detection is important in the management of these conditions. Concurrent emphysematous infections involving different organs have been rarely reported, and primarily occur in immunocompromised patients. Here, we report a rare case of concurrent emphysematous cholecystitis and emphysematous pancreatitis in a 97 year old male patient.
