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    Gastrointestinal Fistulization in Amebic Liver Abscess.
    (2016-03) KP, Srikanth; Thapa, BR; Lal, Sadhna B
    Background: Liver abscess is a common deep seated abscess in children; amebic liver abscess is associated with more local complications. Case characteristics: We report two preschool children presenting with short history of pain, fever and right upper quadrant pain. The abscess communicated with gastro-intestinal tract (ascending colon in case 1 and duodenum in case 2), and diagnosis of amebic liver abscess was confirmed by DNA PCR. Outcome: Both children were successfully managed with intravenous antibiotics and catheter drainage. Message: Gastrointestinal fistulization may be rarely seen in amebic liver abscess. Conservative management with antibiotics, catheter drainage and supportive care may suffice.