Amebiasis of the Gallbladder: A Rare Presentation

Amebiasis is caused by <i>Entamoeba histolytica</i>, commonly found in the liver and colon. Its presentation is rare in the gallbladder. A 25-year-old female presented with epigastric pain radiating towards the right hypochondrium. The patient was diagnosed with calculous cholecystitis. Later on, performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, histopathology resulted in acute-on-chronic necrotizing cholecystitis with <i>E. histolytica</i> trophozoites. The treatment included metronidazole 500 mg thrice daily for 14 days, resulting in full healthy recovery. This case report highlights the importance of considering a histopathological examination when evaluating rare gallbladder pathologies and treating them with accurate treatment.