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Updated: Nov 22 2015

Amebic Liver Abscess

Introduction
  • Liver abcess caused by entameba histolytica 
  • Seen in travelers to endemic areas
  • Typically a single cyst in the right side of the liver
Presentation
  • Symptoms
    • most are asymptomatic
    • RUQ pain
    • dysentery
Evaluation
  • Liver imaging
    • US, MR, CT
  • Labs
    • > 20,000 WBCs
    • increased ALP
  • Aspiration not preformed due to complication risks
Treatment
  • Medical
    • metronidazole
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