Hepatic abscesses as the primary presentation of Crohn's disease.
Hepatic Abscesses have been reported in association with Crohn's disease (CD). They either occur as a complication of known CD, or as in this case, are the presentation of undiagnosed disease. The management of the CD associated with liver abscesses is a matter of debate. We report a case of CD presenting with hepatic abscesses, review the literature and discuss the management options.
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Colorectal Research Unit, North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke, Hants.
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Moran
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D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy