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Gallbladder Empyema

 Syn. empyema gallbladder

Signs & Symptoms

 Prostration
Ref: Harrison [ 2428]
Resembles cholangitis
Ref: Harrison [ 2428]
Severe pain
Ref: Harrison [ 2428]
Severe right upper quadrant pain
Ref: Harrison [ 2428]

Physical Examination

 High fever
Ref: Harrison [ 2428]

Lab / Serology

 Marked leukocytosis
Ref: Harrison [ 2428]

Imagin Study

Complication

 Gram negative sepsis
Ref: Harrison [ 2428]
Perforation
Ref: Harrison [ 2428]

Risk Factors

Cause

Other