Literature DB >> 7721251

Rupture of an amebic liver abscess into the pericardium. Presentation of a case and review of current management.

R Mondragón-Sánchez1, T Cortes-Espinoza, R Sánchez-Cisneros, H Parra-Silva, H Hurtado-Andrade.   

Abstract

An unusual case of amebic liver abscess that ruptured into the pericardial cavity is presented. This complication of amebic disease is extremely rare, and fatal. Chest X-ray and CT scan were performed for diagnosis. Pericardectomy with surgical drainage was performed; unfortunately, the patient died of massive pulmonary emboli.

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Year:  1994        PMID： 7721251

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Hepatogastroenterology        ISSN： 0172-6390


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2.  Cardiac tamponade due to intrapericardial rupture of an amebic liver abscess.

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Journal:  Surg Case Rep       Date:  2015-06-16
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