Hepatic Abscess
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liver abscess in a 7 year child who treated as respiratory disease
liver abscess remains a formidable diagnostic and therapeutic problem in developing countries.The clinical signs and symptoms may vary, leading to delays in diagnosis and higher morbidity. We present a7 year old boy with respiratory distress and final diagnosis of hepatic abscess.with this case presentation, we emphasize the importance of considering physical examination in patients with fever ...
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