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Cephalosporin induced pseudolithiasis of gall bladder

Case contributed by: Dr Maulik S Patel
From the case: Cephalosporin induced pseudolithiasis of gall bladder

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From the case: Cephalosporin induced pseudolithiasis of gall bladder
Modality: Ultrasound
  • <p>0ee73c8d53efe47335ed354741d48d</p> Calculus in gall bladder. Patient on antibiotic coverage. Follow up suggest at this stage.

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Calculus in gall bladder. Patient on antibiotic coverage. Follow up suggest at this stage.

Case Discussion:

7 yrs / Boy.  Dengue fever diagnosed on day of USG.

1st Image - Calculi in GB with wall oedema. Pt was on cephalosporin group of drugs before USG was done.

2nd image - 1 wk after discontinuation of drugs.

3rd and 4th images : Another patient. Images 30 days apart.

Reference :

http://www.ultrasoundcases.info/Slide-View.aspx?cat=471&case=2874

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