Rupture of an amebic liver abscess into the pericardium. Presentation of a case and review of current management
Mondragón-Sánchez, R.; Cortes-Espinoza, T.; Sánchez-Cisneros, R.; Parra-Silva, H.; Hurtado-Andrade, H.
Hepato-Gastroenterology 41(6): 585-588
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0172-6390 PMID: 7721251 Document Number: 429085
An unusual case of amebic liver abscess that ruptured into the pericardial cavity is presented. This complication of amebic disease is extremely rare, and fatal. Chest X-ray and CT scan were performed for diagnosis. Pericardectomy with surgical drainage was performed; unfortunately, the patient died of massive pulmonary emboli.