Etiology |
Hemorrhagic cholecystitis is most often related to gallstone impaction in the gallbladder neck with erosion of the adjacent cystic artery leading to the formation of a pseudoaneurysm. |
Incidence |
Exact incidence is unknown as it is believed to sometimes be unrecognized and misdiagnosed. |
Gender Ratio |
No |
Age Predilection |
No |
Risk Factors |
Patients with gallstones, hypercoagulable state/platelet dysfunction, anticoagulation therapy, atherosclerosis, and/or trauma. |
Treatment |
A two-step therapeutic approach should first include embolization of the culprit vessel, followed by definitive cholecystectomy. |
Prognosis |
Variable prognosis depending on clinical presentation and potentially fatal if not detected. Early diagnosis is essential to facilitate urgent intervention and surgical treatment. |
Findings on Imaging |
Distended gallbladder containing blood products. The most specific imaging finding is the identification of a cystic artery pseudoaneurysm. |