Open AccessPost-partum pyogenic abscess containing Ascaris lumbricoides
Author(s) -
Raashid Hamid,
Sajad A. Wani,
Nawab Ahmad,
Afrozah Akhter
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
tropical parasitology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.418
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 2229-7758
pISSN - 2229-5070
DOI - 10.4103/2229-5070.113922
Subject(s) - ascaris lumbricoides , ascariasis , medicine , post partum , pyogenic liver abscess , abscess , liver abscess , surgery , pregnancy , helminths , biology , genetics , immunology
We report an unusual case of multiple pyogenic liver abscesses containing Ascariasis lumbricoides in a 35-year-old post-partum female who had delivered 1 month back. Open drainage of liver abscess along with liver worm was done. Patient did well post-operatively.