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[Ascaris hepatic abscess].

Abstract

An 18 months old infant with hepatic abscesses was studied. Ultrasonographic examination of the liver revealed 2 abscesses in the right lobe of the liver containing elongated hyperecogenic structures compatible with ascaris lumbricoides. Antibiotic and antihelmintic treatment was followed by complete clinical recovery.

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A Marcano, F Ruiz, M Aldana, M Garassini. [Ascaris hepatic abscess].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2518030/

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