Acalculous cholecystitis: a rare presentation of leptospirosis progressing to Weil's disease
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
;
(12): 1007-1008, 2011.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection with higher incidence in tropics. Leptospirosis, is known for its variable manifestations, and is a clinical challenge for physicians in the tropics. Experienced clinicians, at times can mistake leptospirosis for non-medical conditions. A few reports of leptospirosis presenting as acalculous cholecystitis was found in review of literature. We intent to highlight acalculous cholecystitis as a rare but clinically significant presentation of leptospirosis.
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Índice:
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Assunto principal:
Patologia
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Doença de Weil
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Progressão da Doença
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Colecistite Acalculosa
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Diagnóstico
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Leptospirose
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Microbiologia
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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