INTRODUCTION Biliary colic is a common clinical presentation, with the majority of cases being related to gallstone disease. However, rarely, patients may present with biliary symptoms without evidence of gallbladder stones - referred to as acalculous gallstone disease. This case report details a rare case of chronic biliary colic associated with ketamine abuse. CASE PRESENTATION A 24-year-ol...

Background: Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) is an inflammation of the gallbladder without gallstones in setting critical illness. It represents 2%–15% acute (AC) cases. Bacteremia associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates patients intensive care unit (ICU). The incidence bacteremia calculous (ACC) has been described; however, AAC not reported. We hypothesized that have higher...