Case report reveals eosinophilic cholecystitis symptoms in a 69-year-old woman with acute cholecystitis, indicating a rare diagnosis.
Eosinophilic cholecystitis (EC) is a rare inflammatory condition characterized by prominent eosinophilic infiltration of the gallbladder wall. It often mimics typical acute cholecystitis and is usually diagnosed only after histopathological examination. This case report discusses a 69-year-old woman presenting with symptoms of acute cholecystitis who was later found to have EC. The report highlights the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and relevant literature on this uncommon condition.
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