Cholecystitis, Acute

**Definition:** Acute inflammation of the GALLBLADDER wall. It is characterized by the presence of ABDOMINAL PAIN; FEVER; and LEUKOCYTOSIS. Gallstone obstruction of the CYSTIC DUCT is present in approximately 90% of the cases.

**Tree numbers:** - C06.130.564.263.500

**Synonyms:** - Acute Cholecystitis