Liver abscess: a rare but an important complication that must be considered in Crohn's disease

Filik L., Ulker A., Tunc B., DİŞİBEYAZ S., Dagli U.

ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA, cilt.67, sa.3, ss.303-305, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 67 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Dergi Adı: ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.303-305
  • Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Liver abscess is a quite rare complication in Crohn's disease. Early diagnosis and differentiation of pyogenic abscess from amoebic abscess are as important as the choosing of proper treatment in the management of liver abscess. Herein, 28-year-old man with Crohn's disease developing liver abscess is presented. He was treated with surgical drainage.