Amoebic liver abscess: Drained by ultrasound guided percutaneous aspiration

Authors

  • Ejike O Department of Paediatrics
  • Eleweke N Department of Surgery

Abstract

Abstract Summary: Amoebic Liver Abscess in a 20-month-old child: A case of amoebic liver abscess in a Nigerian child is presented. Management consisted of 10days course of Metronidazole and 5days course of Tinidazole without improvement. This was followed by four sessions of ultrasound guided percutaneous needle aspirations over a period of 4 weeks with subsequent resolution and recovery. This high lights another method of dealing with difficult cases of amoebic liver abscess that may be employed when necessary.

Author Biographies

  • Ejike O, Department of Paediatrics




  • Eleweke N, Department of Surgery



    Abia State University Teaching
    Hospital, Aba Nigeria.
     

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Published

2024-07-02

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 1 (2015): Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics

Section

CASE REPORTS

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Amoebic liver abscess: Drained by ultrasound guided percutaneous aspiration. (2024). NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS, 42(1), 71-72. https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/297