Gigantic hepatic amebic abscess presenting as acute abdomen: a case report.
Τίτλος | Gigantic hepatic amebic abscess presenting as acute abdomen: a case report. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Papavramidis, T. S., Sapalidis K., Pappas D., Karagianopoulou G., Trikoupi A., Souleimanis C. H., & Papavramidis S. T. |
Journal | J Med Case Rep |
Volume | 2 |
Pagination | 325 |
Date Published | 2008 Oct 12 |
ISSN | 1752-1947 |
Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Amebiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica. It most commonly results in asymptomatic colonization of the gastrointestinal tract, but some patients develop intestinal invasive or extra-intestinal diseases. Liver abscess is the most common extra-intestinal manifestation. The large number of clinical presentations of amebic liver abscess makes the diagnosis very challenging in non-endemic countries. Late diagnosis of the amebic abscess may lead to perforation and amebic peritonitis, resulting in high mortality rates. |
DOI | 10.1186/1752-1947-2-325 |
Alternate Journal | J Med Case Rep |
PubMed ID | 18847505 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC2572068 |