Pyogenic liver abscess mimicking pleural effusion
Pyogenic liver abscess is a major visceral abscess that may pose a diagnostic dilemma in a febrile child with prominent extra-abdominal symptoms. We present a case of a well-nourished, immunocompetent four-year-old girl who had none of the common predispositions to a liver abscess. Hence, in this un...
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| Main Authors: | M. Abiodun, W. Osarogiagbon, O. Oviawe |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2012-10-01
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| Series: | South African Family Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/1826 |
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