Abcesso hepático amebiano em idade pediátrica – um caminho do intestino ao fígado

We describe a case of a child with fever, abdominal pain, hepatomegaly with increased abdominal volume. The imagiology showed a solitary abscess in the left hepatic lobe and serology was positive to Entamoeba histolytica. Treatment consisted in metronidazole, paromomycin and percutaneous drainage.
Source: GE Jornal Portugues de Gastrenterologia - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research