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Yersinia pseudotuberculosis sepsis presenting as multiple liver abscesses.
1Department of Medicine, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207.
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
|February 1, 1988
Summary
Yersinia pseudotuberculosis sepsis caused multiple small hepatic abscesses in a diabetic patient. Computed tomography (CT) scans aid in diagnosing these uncommon liver abscesses, suggesting Y. pseudotuberculosis as a potential cause.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Hepatology
- Radiology
Background:
- Yersinia pseudotuberculosis sepsis is a rare condition, typically affecting individuals with pre-existing liver disease.
- Hepatic abscesses caused by Y. pseudotuberculosis commonly present as multiple, small lesions.
Observation:
- A 50-year-old male patient with diabetes mellitus presented with sepsis.
- Computed tomography (CT) imaging revealed multiple small hepatic abscesses.
Findings:
- The hepatic abscesses were confirmed to be secondary to Yersinia pseudotuberculosis infection.
- The case highlights an uncommon presentation of Y. pseudotuberculosis sepsis.
Implications:
- Increased utilization of CT scanning may lead to the detection of more hepatic microabscess cases.
- Yersinia pseudotuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis for hepatic microabscesses, particularly in patients with risk factors like diabetes or liver disease.