Journal of Liver

Moreno-Luna Laura E

Publications

• Research Article
  Amebic Liver Abscess: A New Perspective on the Prognosis of Patients in an Endemic Area Regional Referral Center
  Author(s): Cernichiaro-Espinosa Linda A,Segura-Ortega Jorge E,Arturo Panduro,Moreno-Luna Laura E* Cernichiaro-Espinosa Linda A,Segura-Ortega Jorge E,Arturo Panduro,Moreno-Luna Laura E*
  
  Introduction: The study aims to describe the actual clinical findings, diagnostic methods, treatment, and prognosis of patients with Amebic Liver Abscess (ALA). Two decades ago, the estimated prevalence of anti-ameba antibodies with asymptomatic presentation varied from 6% to 14% in the general population of developing countries. The prevalence of symptomatic amebiasis in any form was even higher.The invasive disease was a highly morbid and common complication, with an associated mortality that varied between 1 to 26%. Material and methods: All patients diagnosed with ALA between January 2006 and March 2012 in the regional referral center was included in the study. The diagnosis was based on: 1) clinical findings; 2) ultrasound evidence of an abscess; 3) abscess fluid with an “anchovy paste-like” appearance, negative on culture a.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0889.1000142

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