Cholecystitis: A Rare Presentation for Diffuse Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis

ACG Case Rep J. 2023 Apr 14;10(4):e01023. doi: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001023. eCollection 2023 Apr.

Abstract

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a rare disorder of small- to medium-sized vessel vasculitis that can affect a multitude of organ systems. It typically presents as asthma, with 50% of cases having some gastrointestinal involvement, but involvement of the gallbladder is very rare. We present a unique case report of a patient who presented for nonspecific symptoms, ultimately leading to a cholecystectomy, which officially histologically diagnosed them with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis.

Keywords: EGPA; cholecystitis; eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis.

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