Abstract
Background
Liver abscess in childhood is a very challenging subject both for patients and doctors. In India, pyogenic liver abscesses have been found mostly in children, especially in rural areas. Liver abscess due to wandering ascarids is a common complication in children in Kashmir, although it is rare outside.
Methods
The study was carried over a period of 10 years at Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar India. Ten cases of liver abscesses due to wandering ascarids in children were encountered. The children were aged 2 years to 13 years.
Results
70% of the children were from rural areas. All ten patients presented with fever, while three patients presented with peritonitis. Ultrasonography was the main tool of diagnosis. All ten patients were managed by open surgical drainage.
Conclusion
We conclude that Ascaris infestation should always be kept in mind while dealing with liver abscess in children.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
NR Konor AK Saha (1965) ArticleTitleAscaris liver abscess J Indian Med Assoc 45 450–1
CW Stiles (1921) ArticleTitleLiver abscess JAMA 76 239
KA Sheikh (1999) ArticleTitleIntracholecystic ascariasis with hepatic abscess J Med Sci 2 33–7
B Ocho (1991) ArticleTitleSurgical complications of ascariasis World J Surg 15 222–7 Occurrence Handle10.1007/BF01659056
WK Dunscombee (1964) ArticleTitleHepatic abscess Trop Dis Bull 61 942
KA Khaleque KS Alam (1963) ArticleTitleExperience with liver abscess in children J Trop Med Hyg 66 249 Occurrence Handle14066694 Occurrence Handle1:STN:280:DyaF2c%2FisVehtA%3D%3D
HAJ Reay AP Dignan C Mounder (1964) ArticleTitleBilliary ascariasis BMJ 2 553 Occurrence Handle14173189 Occurrence Handle1:STN:280:DyaF2c7jtFWksA%3D%3D Occurrence Handle10.1136/bmj.2.5408.553
MK Hendricks (1977) ArticleTitleEpidemiological aspects of liver abscess in children in western Cape province of South Africa J Trop Pediatr 43 103–5 Occurrence Handle10.1093/tropej/43.2.103
BJ Cremin RM Fisher (1976) ArticleTitleBiliary ascariasis in children Am J Radiol 126 352–7 Occurrence Handle1:STN:280:DyaE287jsVWitg%3D%3D
DA Lloyd (1981) ArticleTitleMassive hepatobiliary ascariasis in childhood Br J Surg 68 468–73 Occurrence Handle7248718 Occurrence Handle10.1002/bjs.1800680709 Occurrence Handle1:STN:280:DyaL3M3jtlKgtA%3D%3D
CC Chang CT Han (1966) ArticleTitleBiliary ascariasis in childhood: a clinical analysis of 788 cases Chin Med J 85 167–71
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Bari, S., Sheikh, K., Ashraf, M. et al. Ascaris liver abscess in children. J Gastroenterol 42, 236–240 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00535-006-1989-5
Received:
Accepted:
Published:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00535-006-1989-5