Amebic Liver abscess Complicated by Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis: A Case Report
- Author:
Sayantan Ray
;
Dibbendhu Khanra
;
Manjari Saha
;
Arunansu Talukdar
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Amebic liver abscess, extraintestinal, inferior vena cava, vascular complication, thrombosis
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2012;67(5):524-525
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Amebic liver abscess is the most common extraintestinal
manifestation of infection with Entamoeba histolytica. It is a common disease, especially in endemic areas, but it is a rare cause of inferior vena cava (IVC) obstruction, with only a few cases appearing in the literature. The authors describe a case of amebic liver abscess in a patient who developed a rare vascular complication of inferior vena cava thrombosis. The case responded to conservative treatment and radiological intervention.
