J Korean Radiol Soc.
2008 Jan;58(1):79-82. 10.3348/jkrs.2008.58.1.79.
Concurrent Emphysematous Cholecystitis and Emphysematous Pancreatitis: A Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Radiology, Dongguk University International Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Korea. yslee@duih.org
- 2Department of Radiology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea.
- KMID: 1479151
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2008.58.1.79
Abstract
- Emphysematous infections of the abdomen and pelvis are potentially life-threatening conditions which require aggressive medical and surgical management. Therefore, early radiographic detection is important in the management of these conditions. Concurrent emphysematous infections involving different organs have been rarely reported, and primarily occur in immunocompromised patients. Here, we report a rare case of concurrent emphysematous cholecystitis and emphysematous pancreatitis in a 97 year old male patient.
