Amebic abscess of the liver and spleen in pregnancy and the puerperium.
Two patients who developed hepatic and splenic amebic abscesses during pregnancy are reported. The frequency of incorrect diagnosis in patients with these conditions is stressed. Factors that influence the course and outcome of amebiasis in pregnancy are discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000562:Amebiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D002738:Chloroquine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004640:Emetine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*
D008795:Metronidazole; D002738:Chloroquine; D004640:Emetine