A rare cause of acute abdomen: Acute cholecystitis secondary to polyarteritis nodosa Akut karnin sik rastlanmayan bir sekli: Poliarteritis nodoza nedeniyle gelisen akut kolesistit

Doseyen Z., Inan A., BAYAR S., Bumin C., Kesenci M., Tolunay O.

Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, vol.9, no.3, pp.303-305, 1998 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 1998
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.303-305
  • Keywords: Acute abdomen, Polyarteritis nodosa
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We present the case of a 32 year old man suffering from acalculous cholecystitis due to polyarteritis nodosa. He was admitted to hospital with right upper abdominal pain and high fever. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed acalculous cholecystitis, and cholecystectomy and appendectomy were performed. Pathologic examination of both appendix and gallbladder showed involvement of medium size arteries due to polyarteritis nodosa. Surgeons should be aware of this rare cause of acute acalculous cholecystitis.