| An unusual case of cholecystitis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12920444 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 56-year-old woman with diabetes who had undergone a coronary artery bypass surgery for triple-vessel coronary artery disease presented 2 weeks after discharge with classic features of cholesterol embolization, blue toes, renal insufficiency, and intractable abdominal pain. Despite a multitude of investigations, the cause of her abdominal pain was elusive. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy revealed the cause: acute cholecystitis secondary to cholesterol crystal embolization. Although rare, cholecystitis as a manifestation of cholesterol embolization can occur, and prompt recognition will prevent unnecessary investigations and ensure immediate treatment. |
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Authors:
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Madhulata Reddy; Pavan V Reddy |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of the medical sciences Volume: 326 ISSN: 0002-9629 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Med. Sci. Publication Date: 2003 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-08-15 Completed Date: 2003-09-16 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370506 Medline TA: Am J Med Sci Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 105-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA. madhu_p_r@hotmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Cholecystitis
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diagnosis*,
etiology* Embolism, Cholesterol / complications, diagnosis Female Humans Middle Aged |
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