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  • Title: Acute acalculous cholecystitis associated with acute hepatitis B virus infection.
    Author: Unal H, Korkmaz M, Kirbas I, Selcuk H, Yilmaz U.
    Journal: Int J Infect Dis; 2009 Sep; 13(5):e310-2. PubMed ID: 19372059.
    Abstract:
    During the course of acute viral hepatitis, some functional and structural changes to the gallbladder can occur. Acute acalculous cholecystitis is an extremely rare complication of acute viral hepatitis. Acalculous cholecystitis associated with acute viral hepatitis can present as different conditions. Some of these are self-limiting and heal spontaneously, while a limited number of cases progress to a gangrenous state, gallbladder perforation, and even to death. We present here a case of acute acalculous cholecystitis associated with an acute hepatitis B virus infection.
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