Unusual Presentation of Gall Bladder Perforation
Abstract
Background: Gall bladder perforation (GBP) is a rare but life threatening complication of cholecystitis. Therefore, it continues to be an important problem for the surgeon.
Aim: To report a case of perforated gall bladder mimicking perforated peptic ulcer disease.
Methods: A case report of gall bladder perforation that was managed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital.
Result: A 67 years old woman who had a clinical diagnosis of perforated peptic ulcer disease secondary to chronic NSAID use but with intra-operative finding of Niemeier's type II gall bladder perforation.
Conclusion: High index of suspicion is required to diagnose perforated gall bladder mimicking perforated peptic ulcer disease.
Keywords: Gall bladder perforation, Peptic ulcer disease,
Niemeier's Classification
Aim: To report a case of perforated gall bladder mimicking perforated peptic ulcer disease.
Methods: A case report of gall bladder perforation that was managed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital.
Result: A 67 years old woman who had a clinical diagnosis of perforated peptic ulcer disease secondary to chronic NSAID use but with intra-operative finding of Niemeier's type II gall bladder perforation.
Conclusion: High index of suspicion is required to diagnose perforated gall bladder mimicking perforated peptic ulcer disease.
Keywords: Gall bladder perforation, Peptic ulcer disease,
Niemeier's Classification
