Gall Bladder Perforation: A Rare Life Threatening Complication of Acute Cholecystitis
SHARMISTHA DEY1, MAHBUBA HUSSAIN2, FAHMIDA YESHMINE3, MD TOWHIDUR RAHMAN4
Abstract
Spontaneous gallbladder perforation is a rare condition and may be a sequel to acute cholecystitis. It is a rare but life threatening event and therefore is a dilemma for early diagnosis. It is usually a complication of acute cholecystitis with or without gallstones. We present a case of 60 years old male with abdominal pain and fever. Initial ultrasound revealed possible acute cholecystitis. Clinical condition of the patient worsened. Hence, a repeat ultrasound and CT scan was done. Following this a gallbladder perforation was confirmed intra operatively.
Key Words: Gallbladder perforation, Ultrasonography.