Abstract
In a retrospective review covering 16 years divided into two time periods, 133 patients with amebic liver abscess were evaluated. Most of the patients were young, Hispanic men, and one-third had coexistent disease. A reliable diagnosis can be established in 24 hours using ultrasound or computed tomography scans. Over the entire time period, antiparasitic therapy was evolved to occupy a primary role and surgery was reserved for management of abscess complications.
MeSH terms
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Academic Medical Centers
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Clinical Protocols / standards*
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Drainage / methods
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Drainage / standards
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Female
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Humans
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Liver Abscess, Amebic / diagnosis
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Liver Abscess, Amebic / epidemiology
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Liver Abscess, Amebic / therapy*
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Los Angeles / epidemiology
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Male
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Metronidazole / administration & dosage
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Metronidazole / adverse effects
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Metronidazole / therapeutic use
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Middle Aged
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Radionuclide Imaging
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Retrospective Studies
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome
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Ultrasonography