A Case of Amebic Liver Abscess with Pleural Effusion in an AIDS Patient / 감염과화학요법
Infection and Chemotherapy
;
: 299-302, 2010.
Article
Dans Coréen
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-78358
ABSTRACT
Recent studies indicate that there is an increased risk of amebic liver abscess among those infected with HIV, which is associated with cell-mediated immunosuppression. Although Entamoeba histolytica infection is common among HIV infected patients, only a few cases of amebic liver abscess with bilateral pleural effusion have been reported. We present a case of a 44-year-old man who presented with fever and right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Amebic liver abscess with bilateral pleural effusion was confirmed by serologic test, clinical symptoms, and radiological findings. HIV infection was incidentally diagnosed during treatment. The possibility of the presence of amebic liver abscess should be considered in HIV infected patients with space-occupying lesions in the liver, and HIV screening should strongly be recommended in patients with amebic liver abscess.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Épanchement pleural
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Tests sérologiques
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Douleur abdominale
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Infections à VIH
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Dépistage de masse
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VIH (Virus de l'Immunodéficience Humaine)
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Immunosuppression thérapeutique
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Entamoeba histolytica
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Fièvre
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Foie
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
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Étude pronostique
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Étude de dépistage
Limites du sujet:
Adulte
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Humains
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Infection and Chemotherapy
Année:
2010
Type:
Article
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