Gallbladder wall thickening in infectious mononucleosis: an ominous sign.

作者: N. O'Donovan , E. Fitzgerald

DOI: 10.1136/PGMJ.72.847.299

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摘要: Gallbladder wall thickening (3 mm or greater) is a nonspecific finding with many causes. We describe two cases caused by infectious mononucleosis. Other causes of gallbladder are described and the literature reviewed. suggest that in patient mononucleosis implies very ill, its observation should lead to close monitoring.

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