Gastric wall erosion by an amebic liver abscess in a 3-year-old girl

Authors
Angel, C Chand, N Sankar, A Rowen, J Murillo, C
Citation
C. Angel et al., Gastric wall erosion by an amebic liver abscess in a 3-year-old girl, PEDIAT SURG, 16(5-6), 2000, pp. 429-430
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL
ISSN journal
01790358 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
5-6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
429 - 430
Database
ISI
SICI code
0179-0358(200007)16:5-6<429:GWEBAA>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
The occurrence of an amebic liver abscess (ALA) rupturing into the stomach is reported. ALAs in children can have atypical presentations, resulting in delayed diagnosis and increased morbidity and mortality. Timely treatment is usually followed by complete recovery.