Mesh term Cholecystitis, Acute
Browse to parent terms:Cholecystitis
Description
Acute inflammation of the GALLBLADDER wall. It is characterized by the presence of ABDOMINAL PAIN; FEVER; and LEUKOCYTOSIS. Gallstone obstruction of the CYSTIC DUCT is present in approximately 90% of the cases.Browse to child terms:
Emphysematous Cholecystitis
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