Liver Abscess Secondary to Asymptomatic Sigmoid Diverticulitis: Case Report and Literature Review
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Pyogenic liver abscess commonly occurs as a complication of biliary tract and gastrointestinal infections, with diverticulitis and perforated bowel becoming leading causes in recent years. We report the first case of liver abscess as a complication of asymptomatic diverticulitis with no bacteremia, as well as colovesical fistula. And, with this case presentation, we stress the importance of considering diverticulitis in asymptomatic patients with liver abscess, as well as the importance of early and prompt treatment with antibiotics and percutaneous drainage.
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Liver Abscess Secondary to Sigmoid Diverticulitis A Case Report
Pyogenic liver abscess(PLA) which often presented by right sided abdominal pain and fever is a serious and life-threatening pathology. Biliary tract disease is the etiology of the abscess in most cases but sometimes the origin remains unidentified. A sigmoid septic source which maybe paucisymptomatic or hidden by an immunosuppressive treatment must be looked for. We present a case of liver absc...
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