title: An unusual case of amoebic liver abscess presenting with hepatic encephalopathy: a case report.
abstract: Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) with jaundice and encephalopathy is a rare occurrence and has been recognised and studied more frequently in recent years. We present a case of massive ALA presenting with jaundice, hepatic encephalopathy, and septicaemia that was treated successfully with percutaneous drainage of the abscess, right-sided chest tube insertion, and anti-amoebic therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi 110 002, India.
authors.forename: Anil Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Sarda
authors.forename: Rakesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mittal