Amebic liver abscess rupture into inferior vena cava with pulmonary thrombo embolism: a case report

Vascular complications need a high index of suspicion, good clinical knowledge, timely workup, and intervention. Direct rupture of an amebic liver abscess into the inferior vena cava, leading to pulmonary thromboembolism, is exceedingly rare and is not well-documented in the literature. Thorough investigation and timely intervention can successfully treat the patient.

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Journal of Medical Case Reports
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2025-08-08
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05479-6
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Amoebic Infections and Treatments
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Amebic liver abscess rupture into inferior vena cava with pulmonary thrombo embolism: a case report

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Amebic liver abscess rupture into inferior vena cava with pulmonary thrombo embolism: a case report

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Vascular complications need a high index of suspicion, good clinical knowledge, timely workup, and intervention. Direct rupture of an amebic liver abscess into the inferior vena cava, leading to pulmonary thromboembolism, is exceedingly rare and is not well-documented in the literature. Thorough investigation and timely intervention can successfully treat the patient.

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