Idiopathic Eosinophilic Cholecystitis in the Setting of Cholelithiasis: A Case Report and Brief Literature Review

TL;DR

A 69-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare gallbladder condition after presenting with symptoms resembling acute cholecystitis.

Contribution

This case report adds to the limited literature on idiopathic eosinophilic cholecystitis and emphasizes its diagnostic challenges.

Findings

EC was diagnosed through histopathological examination after initial suspicion of acute cholecystitis.

The case highlights the importance of considering EC in differential diagnoses of gallbladder inflammation.

Clinical presentation alone is insufficient for diagnosing EC due to its similarity with other gallbladder conditions.

Abstract

Eosinophilic cholecystitis (EC) is a rare inflammatory condition characterized by prominent eosinophilic infiltration of the gallbladder wall. It often mimics typical acute cholecystitis and is usually diagnosed only after histopathological examination. This case report discusses a 69-year-old woman presenting with symptoms of acute cholecystitis who was later found to have EC. The report highlights the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and relevant literature on this uncommon condition.

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