Simultaneous emphysematous cholecystitis and emphysematous pancreatitis: a case report

Clin Imaging. 2010 May-Jun;34(3):239-41. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2007.12.009.

Abstract

Emphysematous infections of the abdomen and pelvis are potentially life-threatening conditions that require aggressive medical and surgical management. Therefore, early radiographic detection of emphysematous infections is important in management. Emphysematous cholecystitis is a rare and severe form of acute cholecystitis caused by gas-forming organisms. Emphysematous pancreatitis is a rare form of pancreatitis with gas in pancreatic parenchyma. We report a rare case of simultaneous occurrence of emphysematous cholecystitis and emphysematous pancreatitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cholecystitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cholecystitis / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Emphysema / complications*
  • Emphysema / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreatitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pancreatitis / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*