Review: amebic liver abscess in children - the role of diagnostic imaging
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., Durham, NC (United States). Medical Center
- OSTI ID:
- 5960259
- Journal Information:
- AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Vol. 143:6
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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AGE GROUPS
ANIMALS
BODY
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
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