J Korean Radiol Soc.  1995 Jul;33(1):93-96.

Emphtsematous Liver Abscess in Diabetic Patient: Two Cases Report

Abstract

There has not been any report on massive air-containing liver abscess in diabetic patients, although emphysematous cholecystitis or pyelonephritis is a well-known complication in them. Authors report two cases of emphysematous liver abscess in diabetic patient, which showed typical findings of massive air-containing hepatic abscess on ultrasonography and computed tomography, but very poor progrosis in spite of immediate and successful percutanoeus drainage procedure.


MeSH Terms

Drainage
Emphysematous Cholecystitis
Humans
Liver Abscess*
Liver*
Pyelonephritis
Ultrasonography
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