Abstract
Infection with Entamoeba histolytica (the"tissue-lysing ameba") causes amebiasis, which is commonly prevalent in tropical countries. It commonly manifests with intestinal symptoms and sometimes with extraintestinal features like fever and liver abscesses with pleural or, pericardial effusion. We report a case of amebiasis presenting with massive pleural effusion, ascites and fever, which we initially thought to be cirrhosis of liver with its complications.
KEY WORDS: Amebiasis, Liver abscesses, Pleural effusion.
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Corresponding Author
Dr C R Khatua
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine, MKCG Medical College
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v3i10.04
