Case report : Liver abscess
Keywords:
liver abscess, pyogenic liver abscess, amoebic liver abscess, Entamoeba histolyticaAbstract
Liver abscess is a rare disease in children. If it is not treated promptly, the risk of fatality can increase. The most two common types of liver abscess are pyogenic liver abscess and amoebic liver abscess. However, the incidence in Thailand is still unclear. Case presentation, A 13-year-old boy presented with right upper abdominal pain one day prior to admission. He had diarrhea and fever for 12 days before the admission. He was diagnosed liver abscess by CT whole abdomen. He was treated with empirical treatment, but the fever still persisted. At the 6th day of admission, we found right pleural effusion. Accordingly, a five-week treatment of antibiotics, percutaneous drainage and intercostal drainage were provided. As a result, fever resolved, size of liver abscess and pleural effusion improved.
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