title: [Right subphrenic abscess secondary to amebic hepatic abscess].
abstract: Subphrenic abscess is a rare complication of amebic liver abscess, its diagnosis and treatment are problematic. We present one patient with a right subphrenic abscess secondary to amebiasis. Treatment with chloramphenicol and percutaneous drainage had good response. Radiological intervention is an option in treatment of this kind of complication.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Central Militar, Lomas de Sotelo, D.F.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Frías Salcedo
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Alcántara Peraza
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gómez Maganda y Silva
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D016908:Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010460:Peptococcus; D013369:Subphrenic Abscess / Q000209:etiology*
vernacular_title: Absceso subfrénico derecho secundario a absceso hepático amibiano.