Epstein–Barr Virus–Associated Cholecystitis
Authors: Arjun D. Koch, Harry C.M. van den Bosch, Bert Bravenboer
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2007)

Letters5 June 2007Epstein–Barr Virus–Associated CholecystitisArjun D. Koch, MD, Harry C.M. van den Bosch, MD, and Bert Bravenboer, MD, PhDArjun D. Koch, MDFrom Catharina Hospital, 5602 ZA, Eindhoven, the Netherlands., Harry C.M. van den Bosch, MDFrom Catharina Hospital, 5602 ZA, Eindhoven, the Netherlands., and Bert Bravenboer, MD, PhDFrom Catharina Hospital, 5602 ZA, Eindhoven, the Netherlands.Author, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-146-11-200706050-00024 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail Background: Viral cholecystitis is uncommon in adults.Objective: To describe a case of cholecystitis that was associated with Epstein–Barr virus infection.Case Report: A 53-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with jaundice and colicky right upper quadrant abdominal pain radiating to the back. She had nausea without vomiting, night sweats, and a temperature of 38.0 °C. Symptoms had started 1 week before presentation. Laboratory results showed elevated concentrations of conjugated bilirubin (120 µmol/L [7.02 mg/dL]; reference range, 0 to 17 µmol/L [0 to 0.9 mg/dL]), aspartate aminotransferase (422 U/L; reference range, 15 to 40 U/L), alanine aminotransferase (339 U/L; reference ...References1. Mourani S, Dobbs SM, Genta RM, Tandon AK, Yoffe B. Hepatitis A virus-associated cholecystitis. Ann Intern Med. 1994;120:398-400. [PMID: 8304658] LinkGoogle Scholar2. Dogra R, Singh J, Sharma MP. Enterically transmitted non-A, non-B hepatitis mimicking acute cholecystitis. Am J Gastroenterol. 1995;90:764-6. [PMID: 7733085] MedlineGoogle Scholar3. Ozaras R, Mert A, Yilmaz MH, Celik AD, Tabak F, Bilir M, et al. Acute viral cholecystitis due to hepatitis A virus infection. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2003;37:79-81. [PMID: 12811216] CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar4. Dinulos J, Mitchell DK, Egerton J, Pickering LK. Hydrops of the gallbladder associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection: a report of two cases and review of the literature. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1994;13:924-9. [PMID: 7854894] CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar5. O'Donovan N, Fitzgerald E. Gallbladder wall thickening in infectious mononucleosis: an ominous sign. Postgrad Med J. 1996;72:299-300. [PMID: 8761505] CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: From Catharina Hospital, 5602 ZA, Eindhoven, the Netherlands.Disclosures: None disclosed. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByAcute Acalculous Cholecystitis Associated with Epstein–Barr Infection: A Case Report and Review of the LiteratureAcute Acalculous Cholecystitis: A Rare Presentation of Primary Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in Adults—Case Report and Review of the LiteratureFever and Jaundice in a Previously Healthy TeenagerPancreatitis and cholecystitis in primary acute symptomatic Epstein-Barr virus infection – Systematic review of the literatureA Case of Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis During Infectious Mononucleosis Caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus in a Young WomanAcute acalculous cholecystitis in a patient with primary Epstein-Barr virus infection: a case report and literature reviewEpstein–Barr virus-associated acute cholecystitis in a teenagerEpstein-Barr Virus Infection with Acute Acalculous CholecystitisPrimary Epstein-Barr virus-associated acute acalculous cholecystitis and Gianotti-Crosti syndromeEpstein-Barr virus – associated acute acalculous cholecystitis in an adultA Case of Epstein-Barr Virus Infection with Gall Bladder and Common Bile Duct Stones in an Otherwise Healthy ChildAcalculous cholecystitis during infectious mononucleosis in a young male patientEpstein Barr Virus—Associated Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis: A Rare Occurrence but Favorable OutcomeA case of acute cholecystitis without cholestasis caused by Epstein–Barr virus in a healthy young womanAcalculous cholecystitis during the course of acute Epstein–Barr virus infection and Gilbert's syndromeAcute acalculous cholecystitis during the course of primary Epstein–Barr virus infection: a new case and a review of the literature 5 June 2007Volume 146, Issue 11Page: 826-827KeywordsAbdominal painAntigensComputed axial tomographyEpstein-Barr virusGallbladderHepatitisHepatitis AHepatitis A virusLiver function testsUltrasound imaging ePublished: 5 June 2007 Issue Published: 5 June 2007 CopyrightCopyright © 2007 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF DownloadLoading ...