title: An unusual presentation of an amoebic liver abscess: the story of an unwanted souvenir.
abstract: This case was rather unusual with regard to the disease presentation. The patient had non-specific symptoms of weight loss and general malaise, without any history of preceding diarrhoea or dysentery. It is important to be aware of the epidemiology of the disease, and to relate it to patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of amoebiasis. We discuss the recommended investigations and management options for these patients based on the current guidelines/evidence.
authors: Department of Surgery, Southport District General Hospital, Southport, UK. vikramswaminathan@hotmail.com
authors: Vikram
authors: V
authors: Swaminathan
authors: Joanne
authors: J
authors: O'Rourke
authors: Rashmi
authors: R
authors: Gupta
authors: C F
authors: CF
authors: Kiire
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male
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