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- Title
An Unusual Case of Amoebic Liver Abscess Presenting with Hepatic Encephalopathy: A Case Report.
- Authors
Sarda, Anil Kumar; Mittal, Rakesh
- Abstract
Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) with jaundice and encephalopathy is a rare occurrence and has been recognised and studied more frequently in recent years. We present a case of massive ALA presenting with jaundice, hepatic encephalopathy, and septicaemia that was treated successfully with percutaneous drainage of the abscess, right-sided chest tube insertion, and anti-amoebic therapy.
- Subjects
INDIA; AMEBIASIS treatment; AMEBIASIS; BLOOD testing; CEREBRAL anoxia; CHEST X rays; ENZYME-linked immunosorbent assay; SEPSIS; LIVER abscesses; TOMOGRAPHY; ULTRASONIC imaging; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2011, Vol 18, Issue 3, p79
- ISSN
1394-195X
- Publication type
Article