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Amoebic hepatic abscess with leukaemoid reaction.

S Bajaj, S C Gupta, B L Agarwal

    Tropical and Geographical Medicine
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    This case report details an amoebic liver abscess presenting with a leukaemoid reaction, a significant increase in white blood cells. This finding highlights a rare but serious complication of amoebiasis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hepatology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Hematology

    Background:

    • Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) is a common complication of Entamoeba histolytica infection.
    • Leukaemoid reaction, characterized by a marked elevation in white blood cell count, is typically associated with non-hematologic conditions.

    Observation:

    • This report describes a rare instance of ALA accompanied by a leukaemoid reaction.

    Findings:

    • The patient exhibited an extremely high leucocyte count of 81,000 cells/cmm.
    • A significant left shift in the differential white blood cell count was observed, indicating immature neutrophils.

    Implications:

    • The co-occurrence of ALA and leukaemoid reaction suggests a severe inflammatory response to the amoebic infection.
    • This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in the differential diagnosis of unexplained leukaemoid reactions.

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