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Acalculous cholecystitis: A rare presentation of leptospirosis progressing to Weil's disease.
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PMID:  22118040     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection with higher incidence in tropics. Leptospirosis, is known for its variable manifestations, and is a clinical challenge for physicians in the tropics. Experienced clinicians, at times can mistake leptospirosis for non-medical conditions. A few reports of leptospirosis presenting as acalculous cholecystitis was found in review of literature. We intent to highlight acalculous cholecystitis as a rare but clinically significant presentation of leptospirosis.
Authors:
George Peter; Hegde Narasimha
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine     Volume:  4     ISSN:  1995-7645     ISO Abbreviation:  Asian Pac J Trop Med     Publication Date:  2011 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-11-28     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101533720     Medline TA:  Asian Pac J Trop Med     Country:  Singapore    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1007-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2011 Hainan Medical College. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Fr Muller Medical College, Mangalore India.
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