title: Pyogenic liver abscess in pregnancy.
abstract: The first case of pyogenic liver abscess during pregnancy is described. Despite its rarity, this severe complication has to be considered when a febrile illness accompanied by upper abdominal pain and hepatomegaly occurs during pregnancy and puerperium. Diagnostic methods and treatment are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kopernik
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mazor
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Leiberman
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Barki
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hirsch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006529:Hepatomegaly / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D011645:Puerperal Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography