# 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.

## Key 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.