A Case of Amebic Liver Abscess with Pleural Effusion in an AIDS Patient / 감염과화학요법
Infection and Chemotherapy
;
: 299-302, 2010.
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em Coreano
| 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.
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Assunto principal:
Derrame Pleural
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Testes Sorológicos
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Dor Abdominal
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Infecções por HIV
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Programas de Rastreamento
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HIV
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Terapia de Imunossupressão
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Entamoeba histolytica
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Febre
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Fígado
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo prognóstico
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Estudo de rastreamento
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Infection and Chemotherapy
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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