CT and US findings of a rare case of amoebic liver abscess rupturing into the pericardial cavity

Vadcharee Vanachayangkul; Somkiat Wattanasirichaigoon; Manit Letochavarit; Suchai Charudun; Vikit Viranuvatti

doi:10.1007/BF02779342

CT and US findings of a rare case of amoebic liver abscess rupturing into the pericardial cavity

Vadcharee Vanachayangkul
, Somkiat Wattanasirichaigoon
, Manit Letochavarit
, Suchai Charudun
, Vikit Viranuvatti

Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University
Mahidol University

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Abstract

A rare case of amoebic liver abscess that ruptured into the pericardial cavity is reported. This is the first case in the world in which CT scan and ultrasonography were performed in conjunction with each other in demonstrating the fistulous tract. CT scan, ultrasonographic and echocardiographic findings were described in detail. Pericardectomy with surgical drainage and supportive measures led to complete recovery after 37 days of hospitalization.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	503-507
Number of pages	5
Journal	Gastroenterologia Japonica
Volume	25
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02779342
Publication status	Published - Aug 1990
Externally published	Yes

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amoebic pyopericardium
liver abscess

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