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Cholecystitis, Acute

Medical Definition: Acute inflammation of the GALLBLADDER wall. It is characterized by the presence of ABDOMINAL PAIN; FEVER; and LEUKOCYTOSIS. Gallstone obstruction of the CYSTIC DUCT is present in approximately 90% of the cases.
Previously Indexed: Cholecystitis (1964-2003)
Cholecystitis, Acute Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Emphysematous Cholecystitis - A variant of acute cholecystitis with inflammation of the GALLBLADDER that is characterized by the pockets of gas in the gallbladder wall. It is due to secondary infection caused by gas-forming organisms, and has a high risk of perforation.

Cholecystitis, Acute Medical Definitions and Terms

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