Liver abscess due to appendicitis: a case report

Khazar  Garjani; Sepideh  Aarabi

doi:10.18502/fem.v9i1.18071

Khazar Garjani Department of Emergency Medicine, Sina hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Sepideh Aarabi Department of Emergency Medicine, Sina hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/fem.v9i1.18071

Keywords: Appendicitis; Pyogenic Liver Abscess; Percutaneous Drainage

Abstract

Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is a rare but serious condition that can be life-threatening. Recent developments in diagnostic techniques and treatment have resulted in earlier detection and intervention and hence reduction in mortality rates. Despite these improvements, PLA remains a clinical challenge due to its hidden symptoms and associated health risks. PLA may be caused by seeding from appendicitis.

We present a 52-year-old woman presented with PLA due to appendicitis. Upon physical examination, laboratory study and imaging, an acute appendicitis with pyogenic liver abscess were found. The patient underwent percutaneous drainage of the abscesses with a catheter and an interval appendectomy.