An Unusual Case of Liver Abscess Caused by Trematodes

Liver abscess caused by trematodes is considered highly unusual. Here we present a case of an elderly female with no knowncomorbidities, who presented with fever and right upper quadrant pain. Upon evaluation, she was found to have features ofliver abscess on abdominal ultrasound and 640-slice computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen. Ultrasound-guided needlebiopsy of the liver showed features of trematode. Patient was treated with oral nitazoxanide. Patient’s fever and abdominalpain subsided after the treatment.