Pyogenic Liver Abscess with Delayed Presentation After Appendectomy

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2016 Jul;35(7):817-9. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000001166.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • 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