[Infectious Disease Reports 2015; 7:6184] [page 77] Acute acalculous cholecystitisby Epstein-Barr virus infection:a rare association

Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) is a rare complication of Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infection, with only a few cases reported among pediatric population. This clinical con-dition is frequently associated with a favorable outcome and, usually, a surgical intervention is not required. We report a 16-year-old girl who presented with AAC following primary EBV infection. The diagnosis of AAC was docu-mented by clinical and ultrasonographic exam-ination, whereas EBV infection was confirmed serologically. A conservative treatment was performed, with a careful monitoring and seri-al ultrasonographic examinations, which led to the clinical improvement of the patient. Pediatricians should be aware of the possible association between EBV and AAC, in order to offer the patients an appropriate management strategy