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Huge amoebic liver abscess presented with massive right empyema: a case report
Mostafa El-Shamy1, Mohamed Emara1, Ahmad Attia1
1Dept. of Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
Iranian Journal of Parasitology
|February 3, 2015
Summary
Amoebic liver abscess, a serious complication of amoebiasis, requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. This case highlights successful percutaneous drainage for a large liver abscess complicated by empyema.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) is a common extraintestinal manifestation of amoebiasis.
- Complications of ALA can include rupture, secondary bacterial infection, and empyema.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial to prevent severe outcomes.
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