Pyogenic Liver Abscess with Delayed Presentation After Appendectomy

• Published in: The 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
• Language: English
• 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

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...