Intrathoracic rupture of amebic liver abscess: a case report and literature review
We reported the case of a patient with a rapidly progressive ALA with intrathoracic rupture. In cases of ALA with thoracic rupture, performing drainage is important, considering that pleural effusion may progress rapidly. This case highlights the need for comprehensive management involving timely antimicrobial and anticoagulation therapy in cases of vascular thrombosis.
Authors
- Hiroyuki Gatanaga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9191-9984)
- Rieko Shimogawara
- Akira Kawashima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0523-7966)
- Ryusei Kuwata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0116-8366)
- Katsuji Teruya
- Takato Nakamoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0547-1026)
- Yasuaki Yanagawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3723-2425)
- Kenji Yagita
- Takahiro Aoki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4451-599X)
- Koji Watanabe
- Kota Hasegawa
- Mizuho Sasaki
Institutions
- Tokai University (JP)
- National Institute of Infectious Diseases (JP)
- National Center for Global Health and Medicine (JP)
- Kumamoto University Hospital (JP)
- Kumamoto University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Medicine and Health
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-025-00809-2
- Primary Topic
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
- National Center for Global Health and Medicine