| Literature DB >> 19225380 |
Rafi Israeli1, Jose Ernesto Jule, Jeffrey Hom.
Abstract
Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is a rare pediatric disease. Typically, PLA is found in adults with biliary disease. There are no typical physical findings or symptoms. Often, pathogenic organisms are not recovered for identification. This case illustrates a teenager presenting with prolonged episodes of fever and vomiting. With percutaneous drainage and month-long antibiotic therapy, the PLA resolved. This case illustrates that a high index of suspicion is needed for diagnosis.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19225380 DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e318196fa9b
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Emerg Care ISSN: 0749-5161 Impact factor: 1.454