title: Gastrointestinal Fistulization in Amebic Liver Abscess.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Liver abscess is a common deep seated abscess in children; amebic liver abscess is associated with more local complications.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report two preschool children presenting with short history of pain, fever and right upper quadrant pain. The abscess communicated with gastro-intestinal tract (ascending colon in case 1 and duodenum in case 2), and diagnosis of amebic liver abscess was confirmed by DNA PCR.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Both children were successfully managed with intravenous antibiotics and catheter drainage.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Gastrointestinal fistulization may be rarely seen in amebic liver abscess. Conservative management with antibiotics, catheter drainage and supportive care may suffice.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. Correspondence to: Dr KP Srikant, Senior Resident, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. kpkantha@gmail.com.
authors.forename: K P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Srikanth
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Thapa
authors.forename: Sadhna B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Lal
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D016154:Digestive System Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology