Obstructive jaundice: an unusual presentation of amoebic liver abscess.
A case of amoebic liver abscess with obstructive jaundice is described. Treatment with metronidazole resulted in improved general condition while the jaundice continued to increase. The abscess was twice aspirated and a total of 500 ml fluid was obtained with no improvement in the jaundice. A percutaneous catheter was introduced and drained 300-400 ml bile a day, decreasing and stopping over a week. The jaundice progressively improved.
Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
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JA
Khan
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Jafri
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MA
Khan
D002779:Cholestasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography