Pediatric pyogenic liver abscess.

Pediatr Emerg Care

Department of Emergency Department, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA.

Published: February 2009

Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is a rare pediatric disease. Typically, PLA is found in adults with biliary disease. There are no typical physical findings or symptoms. Often, pathogenic organisms are not recovered for identification. This case illustrates a teenager presenting with prolonged episodes of fever and vomiting. With percutaneous drainage and month-long antibiotic therapy, the PLA resolved. This case illustrates that a high index of suspicion is needed for diagnosis.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PEC.0b013e318196fa9bDOI Listing

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