amoebic liver abscess Flashcards
1
Q
what is the organism responsible for amebiasis ?
A
e histolytica
2
Q
what is the most common presentation of extra intestinal amoebiasis ?
A
amoebic liver abscess
3
Q
what are the contents off the amoebic liver abscess usually described as ?
A
anchovy paste
4
Q
when is liver aspiration indicated ?
A
if the abscess is above 12 cm
5
Q
what are the amoebicidal drugs ?
A
metronidazole
6
Q
what are the indications for fine needle aspiration ?
A
1- persistence of clinical features of amoebic abscess
2- clinical or radiological evidence or presence of hepatic abscess
7
Q
when is surgical drainage indicated ?
A
1- when abscess is secondarily affected as evident by needle aspiration
2- amoebic peritonitis
