A Rare Association of Hydrops of Gall Bladder with Hepatitis E Infection

Authors

  • R Sinha Graded Specialist in Paediatrics, Army Medical Corps, 167 MH C/O 56APO
  • V Negi Neonatology, Army Medical Corps, 167 MH C/O 56APO
  • MPS Sawhney Comdt 167 MH, C/O 56APO
  • J Debnath Radiology, Army Medical Corps, 167 MH C/O 56APO

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v31i3.5362

Keywords:

Acalculous cholecystitis, Hepatitis E, Pericholecystic fluid, Gallbladder thickening

Abstract

Gall bladder distension with acute viral acalculous cholecystitis is an extremely rare event especially with Hepatitis E infection in paediatric cases with a high incidence of perforation, gallbladder necrosis and mortality. We report a four year old male child presenting with fever, vomiting, pain abdomen, mild hepatosplenomegaly and tenderness in right hypochondrium. Laboratory investigations revealed hyperbilirubinemia and elevated liver enzymes, but there was no evidence of bacterial or parasitic infection. Serology for viral hepatitis suggested acute Hepatitis E infection. Ultrasonographically distended inflamed gallbladder without calculous was observed. Finally acute acalculous cholecystitis due to Hepatitis E virus was diagnosed and the child responded to the conservative management.

Key words: Acalculous cholecystitis; Hepatitis E; Pericholecystic fluid; Gallbladder thickening.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v31i3.5362

J Nep Paedtr Soc 2011;31(3): 216-222-223

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Published

2011-09-19

How to Cite

Sinha, R., Negi, V., Sawhney, M., & Debnath, J. (2011). A Rare Association of Hydrops of Gall Bladder with Hepatitis E Infection. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 31(3), 222–223. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v31i3.5362

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 3 (2011)

Section

Brief Reports/Case Reports/Case Series

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