[Hepatic actinomycosis: radiologic findings and percutaneous drainage]

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 1995 Aug;87(8):590-2.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We report a case of hepatic actinomycosis in a woman with previous duodenal ulcer. The findings of ultrasound, computed tomography and abscess imaging are presented. The diagnosis was made by thin needle aspiration biopsy under computed tomography guidance. The treatment consisted in percutaneous drainage and intravenous antibiotic therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actinomycosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Actinomycosis* / therapy
  • Drainage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Diseases* / microbiology
  • Liver Diseases* / therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography