Necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis (allergic granulomatosis) of the gallbladder

Gastroenterology. 1976 Oct;71(4):660-2.

Abstract

A case of necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis limited to the gallbladder and manifesting as acute cholecystitis is presented. The different types of vasculitis are discussed and the characteristics of necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis (allergic granulomatosis) are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteritis / diagnosis*
  • Arteritis / pathology
  • Cholecystitis / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Gallbladder Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Gallbladder Diseases / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Phagocyte Bactericidal Dysfunction / diagnosis*
  • Phagocyte Bactericidal Dysfunction / pathology