Dengue fever presenting as acute acalculous cholecystitis

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2009 Aug;19(8):531-3.

Abstract

Dengue Fever (DF) with acute acalculous cholecystitis is a rare and atypical presentation. We report a case of dengue fever presenting as acute acalculous cholecystitis. The patient presented with abdominal pain, vomiting and fever. Her platelet counts were low and Dengue antibody test was positive. Ultrasound showed acute acalculous cholecystitis. The patient was successfully managed conservatively.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acalculous Cholecystitis / diagnosis*
  • Acalculous Cholecystitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Acalculous Cholecystitis / etiology
  • Acute Disease
  • Dengue / complications*
  • Dengue / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ultrasonography