Point-of-care Ultrasound Diagnosis of Emphysematous Cholecystitis.
Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med
; 4(1): 107-108, 2020 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
A 49-year-old male presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain and generalized weakness. The physical examination was positive for right upper quadrant tenderness and positive Murphy's sign. Point-of-care biliary ultrasound revealed signs of emphysematous cholecystitis. Emphysematous cholecystitis is a rare biliary pathology with a high mortality rate. It differs from acute cholecystitis is many ways. It has unique ultrasound characteristics. This case highlights the use of point-of-care ultrasound to diagnose a rare biliary condition.
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MEDLINE
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Diagnostic_studies
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En
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Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med
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2020
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Article