Acalculous cholecystitis: an unusual presentation of acute Q fever masquerading as infectious endocarditis

Am J Med Sci. 2008 Oct;336(4):356-7. doi: 10.1097/MAJ.0b013e31815bf9f9.

Abstract

We report here a patient with acute Q fever-related acalculous cholecystitis, who presented with prolonged fever, valvular abnormalities, and positive serology for Q fever phase 1 antigens, features suggesting chronic Q fever endocarditis. The pathogenesis of this rare presentation of Q fever is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acalculous Cholecystitis / diagnosis*
  • Acalculous Cholecystitis / immunology
  • Acute Disease
  • Antibodies, Anticardiolipin / immunology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endocarditis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Q Fever / diagnosis*
  • Q Fever / immunology

Substances

  • Antibodies, Anticardiolipin