Pyogenic Abscess with Rupture into Pleural Cavity: a Case Report and Literatures Review
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Both bacterial and protozoan liver abscess can continually be found in clinical practice. At present, its incidence is lower but the diagnosis of liver abscess is persistently important because its manifestation are very similar to other liver diseases. In some cases, the natural course is unusual therefore the diagnosis is delayed and hardly possible this can cause complications. The purpose of this report is to present one case of pyogenic abscess with rupture into right pleural cavity and literature review.
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