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Vascular complications of amebic liver abscess – Computed tomography case series with review of the literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Amebiasis is a parasitic infection with amebic liver abscess (ALA) being the most common extraintestinal manifestation. Common complications of ALA include rupture into the pleural, pericardial, or peritoneal cavity. Uncommonly, they can cause vascular complications such as thrombosis of the hepatic vein and inferior vena cava which may further extend to the right atrium or may embolize resulting in pulmonary thromboembolism. In this study, we report three patients with vascular complications in ALA. The presence of vascular pathology in ALAs should not be missed. With its detection and prompt treatment, the progression of vascular complications can be prevented.

Source: Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine

DOI: 10.4103/tjem.tjem_108_24

Authors: Bhavna Arora, Lovleen Kakkar, Sachin Mahal

Institutions: Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Amoebic Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409309158

FWCI: 1.411

Cites: 14

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10