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Huge Amoebic Liver Abscess Presented with Massive Right Empyema: A Case Report.

Authors :
EL-SHAMY, Mostafa
EMARA, Mohamed
ATTIA, Ahmad
ABD-ALLAH, Mohamed
SAID, Sameh
Source :
Iranian Journal of Parasitology. Jan-Mar2014, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p141-144. 4p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Amoebic liver abscess is a complication of amoebiasis that needs early diagnosis and proper treatment before further complications occur. We report a-35 year old female presented by fever and dyspnea due to huge liver abscess complicated by massive right side empyema. The patient was effectively treated by percutaneous drainage for both the right lobe abscess and empyema together with pharmacologic agents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17357020
Volume :
9
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Iranian Journal of Parasitology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95523618