VIRal Hepatitis and GAllstone Disease Study
VIRal Hepatitis and GAllstone Disease Study
The study aims to investigate possible associations between ongoing viral hepatitis (i.e.
 hepatitis A, B, C or E virus infection) and ultrasound or computed tomography-verified
 gallstone disease.
Patients seeking care at emergency room at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg,
 Sweden undergoing ultrasound or computed tomography for suspected gallstone disease, will be
 asked if they wish to participate in the study. If they agree, a serum sample will be draw
 for analysis of anti-HAV IgM, HBsAg, anti-HCV, HCV Core antigen and HEV RNA. The proportion
 of patients with vs. without ultrasound or computed tomography-verified gallstone disease
 will be evaluated regarding possible ongoing viral hepatitis (i.e. hepatitis A, B, C or E
 virus infection).
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Acute abdominal pain entailing an abdominal ultrasound or computed tomography for
 suspected gallstone disease at the emergency room at Sahlgrenska University Hospital,
 Gothenburg

 -  Written informed consent

 -  Ability to obtain 9 mL serum for analysis of anti-HAV IgM, HBsAg, anti-HCV, HCV Core
 antigen and HEV RNA

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Not willing to give written informed consent

 -  Age below 18 years