title: [Primary pyogenic liver abscess in a child].
abstract: A case report describing a child with a primary pyogenic liver abscess is presented. Primary pyogenic liver abscess is a rare disease at this age. Furthermore the clinical picture only rarely reveals indications of liver disease. To establish the correct diagnosis within the proper time, one must remember this diagnostic possibility. The recommended treatment is shortly discussed.
authors.affiliation: Sønderborg Sygehus, børneafdeling.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bender
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bjerre
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Jensen
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013492:Suppuration; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents