Pediatric Surgery International 2000-01-01

Gastric wall erosion by an amebic liver abscess in a 3-year-old girl.

C Angel, N Chand, A Sankar, J Rowen, C Murillo

Index: Pediatr. Surg. Int. 16(5-6) , 429-30, (2000)

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Abstract

The occurrence of an amebic liver abscess (ALA) rupturing into the stomach is reported. ALAs in children can have atypical presentations, resulting in delayed diagnosis and increased morbidity and mortality. Timely treatment is usually followed by complete recovery.