Ruptured amoebic liver abscess with empyema thoracis - a case report

Authors

  • Danny Darlington C. Department of of Urology, Stanley Medical College Chennai-1, Tamil Nadu, India http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8841-0992
  • Fatima Shirly Anitha G. Consultant paediatrician, CSI Kalyani Hospital, Mylapore, Chennai-4, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20171643

Keywords:

Amoebiasis, Empyema thoracis, Entamoeba histolytica, Liver abscess, Psoas abscess

Abstract

Amoebiasis is one of the leading causes of deaths in the world. Though the most common manifestation is colitis, liver and lung involvement can occur. High index of suspicion is warranted to diagnose this condition. Apart from surgery and drainage, medical treatment is also important. We present a five year old boy with ruptured amoebic liver abscess with right empyema thoracis and right sided psoas abscess. The boy recovered well after timely percutaneous drainage and antibiotics. This case highlights the importance of serology and imaging in the diagnosis of this rare manifestation of a common etiology.

Author Biography

Danny Darlington C., Department of of Urology, Stanley Medical College Chennai-1, Tamil Nadu, India

surgery resident in JIPMER, Pondicherry

References

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Published

2017-04-22

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Case Reports