Rupture of an amebic liver abscess into the pericardium. Presentation of a case and review of current management |
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Authors: | R Mondragón-Sánchez T Cortes-Espinoza R Sánchez-Cisneros H Parra-Silva H Hurtado-Andrade |
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Affiliation: | Department of Surgery, Centro Hospitalario, México City. |
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Abstract: | An unusual case of amebic liver abscess that ruptured into the pericardial cavity is presented. This complication of amebic disease is extremely rare, and fatal. Chest X-ray and CT scan were performed for diagnosis. Pericardectomy with surgical drainage was performed; unfortunately, the patient died of massive pulmonary emboli. |
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