Abstract

ANTUNES, Sofia Moura; SANTOS, Tiago Proença dos; DEUCHANDE, Sofia  and  MARTINS, Ana Mafalda. Acute acalculous cholecystitis in children. Nascer e Crescer [online]. 2013, vol.22, n.3, pp.174-177. ISSN 0872-0754.

Introduction: Acute acalculous cholecystitis is rare in pediatric age. It usually is associated with severe pathology, and is rare in healthy children. Case report: We describe two cases of acute acalculous cholecystitis, with distinct etiologies, diagnosed in two healthy children. Discussion: We also discuss the pathophysiology, clinical features and management of acute acalculous cholecystitis, enhancing the ultrasound contribution to its diagnosis.

Keywords : Acute acalculous cholecystitis; children.

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