Pyogenic Liver Abscess with Delayed Presentation After Appendectomy

Liver abscess is a serious condition that is uncommon in otherwise normal children. Predisposing factors include immunosuppression, surgery and travel to certain areas. We present a patient with liver abscess 4 months after appendectomy. In addition, we reviewed 7 cases of liver abscess that occurre...

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Published inThe Pediatric infectious disease journal Vol. 35; no. 7; p. 817
Main Authors Piqueras, Ana I, Macia, Marian, Ibañez, Laura, Esteban, Maria Jesus
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2016
Subjects
Adolescent
Appendectomy - adverse effects
Appendicitis - surgery
Drainage
Female
Humans
Liver Abscess, Pyogenic - diagnosis
Liver Abscess, Pyogenic - drug therapy
Liver Abscess, Pyogenic - etiology
Liver Abscess, Pyogenic - microbiology
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Summary:Liver abscess is a serious condition that is uncommon in otherwise normal children. Predisposing factors include immunosuppression, surgery and travel to certain areas. We present a patient with liver abscess 4 months after appendectomy. In addition, we reviewed 7 cases of liver abscess that occurred in a 22-year period.
ISSN:1532-0987
DOI:10.1097/INF.0000000000001166