Solitary liver abscess in a healthy child presenting with fever of unknown origin.
Pyogenic liver abscess is rarely encountered in normal children. We report a case of solitary pyogenic liver abscess in a healthy child aged 8 months. He presented with fever of unknown origin and mild hepatomegaly. Full recovery was achieved by surgical intervention and prolonged antibiotic treatment. Management and recommended treatment in children with liver abscess are presented.
Pediatric Department B, Ha'Emek Medical Center, Afula 18101, Israel. sakran_w@clalit.org.il
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Sakran
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Kawar
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Chervinsky
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Siplovich
D005335:Fever of Unknown Origin / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D046290:Liver Abscess, Pyogenic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014463:Ultrasonography