title: Leukemoid reaction in amoebic liver abscess.
abstract: A case of amoebic liver abscess with leukemoid reaction is described. This patient also had jaundice as the presenting feature. Therapy with metronidazole resulted in improved general condition and both blood picture and liver function tests also became normal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, Shahdara, Delhi.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Avasthi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Agarwal
authors.forename: B K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Ram
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007565:Jaundice / Q000209:etiology; D007955:Leukemoid Reaction / Q000209:etiology*; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000150:complications*