Point-of-care Ultrasound Diagnosis of Emphysematous Cholecystitis

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" Point-of-care Ultrasound Diagnosis of Emphysematous Cholecystitis "
Al Hammadi, Fadwa; Buhumaid, Rasha

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	908168
Doc. No	:	LA1z78174b
Title & Author	:	Point-of-care Ultrasound Diagnosis of Emphysematous Cholecystitis [Article]\ Al Hammadi, Fadwa; Buhumaid, Rasha
Date	:	2020
Title of Periodical	:	UC Irvine
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.