Acute acalculous cholecystitis due to hepatitis B virus reactivation: A case report and review of the literature.

Trop Doct

Medical Doctor, Professor, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.

Published: April 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • A 52-year-old man experienced acute acalculous cholecystitis, which is inflammation of the gallbladder without the presence of gallstones.
  • The condition was triggered by an infection with the hepatitis B virus.
  • The patient was able to develop protective antibodies and successfully cleared the hepatitis B infection.

Article Abstract

We report a 52-year old man presenting with acute acalculous cholecystitis triggered by hepatitis B virus infection. The patient developed protective antibodies and cleared the infection. The relevant data is also discussed.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00494755231226260DOI Listing

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