Liver abscess caused by periodontal bacterial infection with Fusobacterium necrophorum.
Liver abscess is recognized as a life-threatening disease. However, even in recent years, approximately 50% of liver abscess cases are considered to be cryptogenic. Here, we report a case of liver abscess associated with periodontal bacterial infection by Fusobacterium necrophorum, which is commonly found in the oropharyngeal flora. A 36-year-old man presented with fever and contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography revealed multiple liver abscesses. F.necrophorum was isolated from oral smears, liver aspirates and blood samples. Liver abscesses caused by periodontal bacterial infection are rare, however, the incidence is expected to increase in the future, as periodontitis is extremely common and is on the rise as one of the most common chronic infections in the world. A systemic survey including periodontitis may be required for the exact diagnosis of the source of infection.
Division of Gastroenterology Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama Department of Pharmacology, Osaka University, Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita, Osaka, Japan.
Masato
M
Yoneda
Shingo
S
Kato
Hironori
H
Mawatari
Hiroyuki
H
Kirikoshi
Kento
K
Imajo
Koji
K
Fujita
Hiroki
H
Endo
Hirokazu
H
Takahashi
Masahiko
M
Inamori
Noritoshi
N
Kobayashi
Kensuke
K
Kubota
Satoru
S
Saito
Iwai
I
Tohnai
Kei
K
Watanuki
Koichiro
K
Wada
Shin
S
Maeda
Atsushi
A
Nakajima