An unusual case of hepatic abscess.

作者: Robert Tambay , Jean Côté , Anne-Marie Bourgault , Jean-Pierre Villeneuve

DOI: 10.1155/2001/897154

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摘要: A case of recurring primary hepatic actinomycosis is reported. 50-year-old man presented with fever, weight loss and multiple masses. diagnosis was obtained by cytological examination a biopsy sample taken from the largest mass, which revealed presence Actinomyces species. The patient treated penicillin for 12 months did well. Seven years later, he similar symptoms but single large liver mass pulmonary infiltrate in right lower lobe. Liver showed an inflammatory pseudotumour, lung Again, penicillin. Five doing well, follow-up computed tomography scan partial regression pseudotumour. This indicates that can recur several after appropriate treatment stresses need careful such patients.

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