Actinomycotic liver abscess: A rare complication of colonic diverticular disease

Journal Title: Annals of Hepatology - Year 2010, Vol 9, Issue 1

Abstract

We present the first case of hepatic actinomycosis requiring both medical and surgical intervention due to liver dissemination from a primary colonic abscess. A 52-year-old white male had a computerised (CT) abdominal scan following an episode of collapse and was found to have peri-colonic and hepatic abscesses. Prior to this episode, he suffered with a two month history of fever, unexplained weight loss, and anaemia suggesting possible malignancy. He was treated with both radiological and surgical drainage of the abscesses, alongside the antibiotic cover and underwent an anterior colonic resection with primary anastomosis. There have been no previous reports of an actinomycotic liver abscess complicating colonic diverticular abscess. A multi- team approach is recommended when disseminated actinomycotic infection is encountered.

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Vijay Joshi, Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Steve McGoldrick, Mark Tighe, Chew Tan

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Vijay Joshi, Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Steve McGoldrick, Mark Tighe, Chew Tan (2010). Actinomycotic liver abscess: A rare complication of colonic diverticular disease. Annals of Hepatology, 9(1), 96-98. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-77919