Case Presentation: Chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) is defined as a gradual reduction of perfusion to the bowels. While bowel infarction is the primary concern with CMI, there may be a relationship between CMI and acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC). We present the case of a 60-year old female with acute onset right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal [...]

Case Presentation: We present the case of a 74-year-old female with a past medical history of colon cancer status post left hemicolectomy who presented with severe abdominal pain for the past six hours associated with non-bloody loose stools. She was tachycardic but hemodynamically stable. The abdomen was soft and non-tender with hypoactive bowel sounds. However, [...]