An unusual cause of gastric outlet obstruction: a case report.
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ABSTRACT
We report the case of a 49-year-old male who presented with pain in the upper abdomen and loss of appetite of 1 month's duration. A diagnosis of an unusual amoebic liver abscess was made. The patient recovered well after aspiration of 600 ml of anchovy sauce pus and treatment with metronidazole.
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Main subject:
Suction
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Humans
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Male
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome
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Gastric Outlet Obstruction
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Liver Abscess, Amebic
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Metronidazole
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Middle Aged
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Antiprotozoal Agents
Language:
English
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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