Rupture of an amoebic liver abscess in pregnancy. A case report.
The association between hepatic amoebiasis and pregnancy is rare. Between 1966 and 1976 only 5 cases have been described in the world literature. A sixth case is described, and the literature to date is reviewed. Guidelines for management are presented.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000150:complications*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous