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  • Gastroenterology
  • Hepatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Pyogenic liver abscesses are typically caused by bacterial infections, often originating from intra-abdominal sources.
  • Foreign body penetration of the gastrointestinal tract can lead to serious complications, including abscess formation.

Observation:

  • A 68-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain, fever, and asthenia.
  • Contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography (CT) revealed a hepatic abscess associated with a linear foreign body penetrating the duodenal wall.

Findings:

  • The foreign body was identified as a fish bone that had migrated into the liver.
  • Surgical removal of the fish bone was required for treatment.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering unusual etiologies, such as fish bone ingestion, in the differential diagnosis of hepatic abscesses.
  • Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for successful management and patient recovery.