Amoebic liver abscess – a cause of acute respiratory distress in an infant: a case report
2009

Amoebic Liver Abscess in an Infant

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Saleem Mohammad M

Primary Institution: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Jordan University Hospital

Hypothesis

Can an amoebic liver abscess cause acute respiratory distress in a child?

Conclusion

The diagnosis of an amoebic liver abscess requires a high degree of suspicion, especially in young children.

Supporting Evidence

  • The infant presented with a 2-week history of anorexia, fever, and abdominal pain.
  • A chest X-ray revealed massive right pleural effusion.
  • Postoperative treatment included antibiotics, leading to full recovery.

Takeaway

A 2-year-old boy got very sick because of a rare liver infection that burst and made it hard for him to breathe. Doctors figured it out after surgery.

Methodology

The case report details the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a 2-year-old infant with a ruptured amoebic liver abscess.

Potential Biases

Potential bias in diagnosis due to the rarity of the condition.

Limitations

The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.

Participant Demographics

A 2-year-old male infant.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1752-1947-3-46

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