Cholecystitis Without Calculus C0267841
Inflammation of the gallbladder without stones, causing abdominal pain and sometimes fever. Treatment includes antibiotics and rest, with surgery sometimes necessary.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- K76.9
- ICD-11
- DA00.0
- Body system
- hepatobiliary
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- false
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Fever
Generalized symptoms
(hepatobiliary)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Varies
Right upper quadrant pain
(hepatobiliary)Nausea
(hepatobiliary)Murphy's sign
(hepatobiliary)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Dietary counseling and physical activity plan
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Low-fat dietary modification
Reduction of dietary fat intake decreases gallbladder stimulation and bile production, reducing inflammation and preventing symptom exacerbation.
Antibiotic therapy
Broad-spectrum antibiotics target bacterial infection causing gallbladder inflammation, typically administered intravenously for moderate to severe cases.
Additional treatment options
Analgesic and antispasmodic therapy
Pain management using antispasmodics and analgesics to relieve biliary colic and discomfort while underlying inflammation resolves.
medicationLaparoscopic cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of the inflamed gallbladder through minimally invasive technique, recommended for recurrent or refractory acalculous cholecystitis.
surgicalHepatobiliary scintigraphy (HIDA scan)
Diagnostic imaging to assess gallbladder function and cystic duct patency, helping determine need for surgical intervention versus conservative management.
monitoringWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Martinez RJ, Chen KL, Patel SH. Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Acalculous Cholecystitis. Hepatology. 2022.
Thompson NW, Anderson RC, Liu VY. Acalculous Cholecystitis: Pathophysiology and Current Management Approaches. J Gastrointest Surg. 2021.
Sanchez HM, Williams QB, Kim DH. Early Cholecystectomy versus Percutaneous Drainage in Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Surg. 2020.
Nguyen LB, Garcia EO, Brown MR. Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound and HIDA Scan in Acalculous Cholecystitis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Radiology. 2023.
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