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Pyogenic liver abscess secondary to Streptococcus anginosus in an adolescent |
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| Authors: | Travis J McKenzie Joseph B Lillegard Travis E Grotz Christopher R Moir Michael B Ishitani |
| Institution: | Department of Pediatric Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA |
| Abstract: | Pyogenic liver abscess in the pediatric population is a rare entity and can be difficult to manage. Surgical infections caused by Streptococcus anginosus are exceedingly rare. Here we present a case of pyogenic liver abscess caused by S anginosus in an adolescent presenting with fever, nausea, emesis, and right upper quadrant abdominal discomfort. |
| Keywords: | Pyogenic liver abscess Streptococcus anginosus Partial hepatectomy Surgical debridement |
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