Acute acalculous cholecystitis due to hepatitis B virus reactivation: A case report and review of the literature

Trop Doct. 2024 Apr;54(2):197-199. doi: 10.1177/00494755231226260. Epub 2024 Jan 21.

Abstract

We report a 52-year old man presenting with acute acalculous cholecystitis triggered by hepatitis B virus infection. The patient developed protective antibodies and cleared the infection. The relevant data is also discussed.

Keywords: Acalculous cholecystitis; hepatitis B; reactivation.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acalculous Cholecystitis* / diagnosis
  • Acalculous Cholecystitis* / etiology
  • Hepatitis B virus
  • Hepatitis B* / complications
  • Hepatitis B* / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged