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  • Title: Gallbladder perforation: a rare complication of acute cholecystitis.
    Author: Khan SA, Gulfam, Anwer AW, Arshad Z, Hameed K, Shoaib M.
    Journal: J Pak Med Assoc; 2010 Mar; 60(3):228-9. PubMed ID: 20225785.
    Abstract:
    Gallbladder perforation is a rare but potentially fatal disease and therefore is a dilemma for early diagnosis. It is usually a complication of acute cholecystitis with or without gallstones. We present a case of 70-year-old female with abdominal pain and fever. Initial ultrasound revealed cholelithiasis with possible acute cholecystitis. Clinical condition of the patient worsened and suspicion of gallbladder perforation was entertained. Hence, a repeat ultrasound and CT scan was done. Following this a gallbladder perforation was confirmed intra operatively.
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