Review: amebic liver abscess in children - the role of diagnostic imaging

Journal Article · Sat Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.143.6.1325· OSTI ID:5960259

Merten, D F; Kirks, D R

Amebiasis, infection with the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica, affects at least 10% of the world's population, with an incidence exceeding 30% in tropical and subtropical regions. Amebic liver abscess (ALA) is the most common extraintestinal form of invasive amebiasis and is a serious life-threatening disease in children. Recent experience indicates the prognosis of ALA in childhood to be improved with early identification of abscesses and prompt institution of treatment. The authors incorporate experience with a case of ALA in infancy with a review of current literature (1974-1983) to delineate clinical and radiologic features of ALA in childhood and further define the role of hepatic imaging in the diagnosis and treatment.

• Research Organization: Duke Univ. Medical Center, Durham, NC
• OSTI ID: 5960259
• Journal Information: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Journal Name: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Vol. 143:6; ISSN AAJRD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CHILDREN
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
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PROTOZOA
SARCODINA
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TOMOGRAPHY
ULTRASONOGRAPHY