Gangrenous cholecystitis

Case contributed by David Cuete

Presentation

Acute cholecystitis diagnosed a few days ago, now with fever and pain

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
ct

Markedly distended gallbladder, which presents partial hyperemia with inflammatory changes of adjacent adipose tissue. The caudal aspect of the gallbladder does not exhibit enhancement using intravenous contrast , compatible with partial necrosis.

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