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V Treska¹, A Sutnar, P Mukensnabl

¹Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University Hospital, Pilsen, Czech Republic. treska@fnplzen.cz

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Toxocariasis, a parasitic infection, can rarely cause liver abscesses. Surgical removal (hepatectomy) may be necessary if conservative treatments for this rare Toxocara complication fail.

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Area of Science:

Parasitology
Hepatology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Toxocariasis, caused by *Toxocara* species, is a globally prevalent parasitic infection.
The liver is a primary target organ, often exhibiting eosinophilic infiltrates.
Liver abscess formation is an exceptionally rare manifestation of toxocariasis.

Observation:

A case of toxocariasis with a right liver lobe abscess is presented.
Diagnosis involved patient history, clinical assessment, imaging (ultrasound, CT), serology, and hypereosinophilia.
Initial conservative management with Mebendazole, antibiotics, and corticosteroids proved ineffective.

Findings:

Surgical intervention via right hepatectomy was performed due to treatment failure.
A postoperative biliary fistula occurred but was successfully managed with stent implantation.
The patient experienced no complications six months post-surgery.

Implications:

This case highlights liver abscess as a rare complication of toxocariasis.
The etiology of pyogenic liver abscess in toxocariasis remains debated.
Hepatectomy is a viable treatment for refractory cases when conservative measures fail.