An unusual case of pyogenic liver abscess during pregnancy

Authors

  • MP Shadwell Department of General Surgery, Pietersburg Hospital, Limpopo Academic Health Complex, and School of Medicine, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South Africa
  • T Gvilia Department of General Surgery, Pietersburg Hospital, Limpopo Academic Health Complex, and School of Medicine, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7196/SAMJ.2022.v112i11b.16829

Keywords:

Liver, pregnancy

Abstract

Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is a condition involving bacterial abscess formation within the liver parenchyma. Despite significant changes
in medicine involving improved diagnostic techniques and management strategies, the incidence of PLA has remained largely unchanged.  We present an unusual case of PLA during pregnancy.

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2022-11-17

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Special Issue: Surgical Challenges and Priorities in Rural Areas

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Shadwell M, Gvilia T. An unusual case of pyogenic liver abscess during pregnancy. S Afr Med J [Internet]. 2022 Nov. 17 [cited 2025 Apr. 29];112(11b):927-8. Available from: https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/476