Leukocytosis of Unknown Origin: Gangrenous Cholecystitis
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Leukocytosis of Unknown Origin: Gangrenous Cholecystitis
There have been case reports where patients admitted with acute cholecystitis, who were managed conservatively, had subsequently developed GC (gangrenous cholecystitis). The current case is unique, since our patient denied any prior episodes of abdominal pain and the only tip off was leukocytosis. A high index of suspicion is essential for the early diagnosis and treatment of GC. GC has a morta...
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عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports in Medicine
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1687-9627,1687-9635
DOI: 10.1155/2013/418014