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• TITLE: Multiple liver abscesses in a child

  AUTHORS: Rikin K. Shah, Vinod K. Sethi, Walter J. Bridges, Abiodun O. Johnson

  KEYWORDS: Entameba Histolytica; Ameba; Infection; Amebiasis; Abscess

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Pediatrics, Vol.2 No.4, December 10, 2012

  ABSTRACT: Entameba histolytica is a protozoan that usually causes procto-colitis. E. histolytica amebiasis is endemic in tropical countries but exceedingly rare in the US Amebic liver abscess commonly presents with fever, abdominal distension, right upper quadrant pain/tenderness, hepatomegaly, and tachycardia. We discuss the presentation/diagnosis of amebiasis in a child who had visited Mexico and the difficulty of early diagnosis when there is no evidence of intestinal infection. Ultrasonography and/or CT were essential diagnostic tools and an IgG antibody study confirmed the diagnosis. Management included oral metronida-zole and abscess drainage.