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Hepatitis A virus induced acute acalculous cholecystitis diagnosed postoperatively: Case report.
Int J Surg Case Rep
June 2024
Department of General Surgery, Mount Lebanon Hospital University Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences at University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon.
Article Synopsis
- Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) is a condition where the gallbladder becomes inflamed without the presence of gallstones, and it is extremely rare for it to be caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV).
- A case study of a 41-year-old patient revealed that she experienced significant abdominal pain and vomiting, and after surgery, it was found that her AAC was due to an acute HAV infection, despite the successful removal of her inflamed gallbladder.
- The discussion highlights the need for conservative management in cases of HAV induced AAC rather than immediate surgery, calling for more cases and research to better understand this rare presentation and its treatment options.
Gallbladder volvulus diagnosed intraoperatively: Case report.
Int J Surg Case Rep
December 2023
Department of General Surgery, Mount Lebanon Hospital University Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences at University of Balamand, Lebanon, Beirut.
Article Synopsis
- * An 85-year-old woman presented with right upper quadrant pain, nausea, and vomiting, and though initial tests suggested acalculous cholecystitis, surgery revealed gallbladder volvulus as the actual problem.
- * There is no definitive understanding of what causes gallbladder volvulus, and while it is more common in older adults, its symptoms can vary widely, emphasizing the need for more research and awareness among medical professionals.
Incidental Normocalcemic Primary Hyperparathyroidism Presenting With Symptomatic Hypophosphatemia: A Case Report.
Cureus
August 2023
General Surgery, Haykel Hospital/University of Balamand, Beirut, LBN.
Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism (NHPT) is a newly defined variant of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). It's defined by consistently normal total and ionised calcium levels with elevated parathyroid hormone in the absence of secondary causes of hyperparathyroidism in at least three consecutive times over a period of three to six months. Consensus whether the same criteria used to recommend surgery in PHPT should be used to recommend surgery in NHPT is still lacking.
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