title: [Amebic liver abscess: 2 imported cases].
abstract: Two imported cases of amebic liver abscess are discussed with regard to laboratory, diagnostic and therapeutic peculiarities. The diagnostic role of ultrasonography and especially of specific serology is stressed, whereas in therapeutic terms, the efficacy of medical approach alone is emphasized even when complications until yesterday surgically treated occur.
authors: Divisione Malattie infettive, Policlinico di Careggi, Firenze.
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Dionisio
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Marucelli
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Mazzotta
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Dionisio
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Mecocci
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004748:Entamoeba histolytica; D006801:Humans; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents
vernacular_title: L'ascesso amebico del fegato: due casi di importazione.