Amoebic Peritonitis Associated with Cirrhosis of Liver: A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Current Research and Review - Year 2017, Vol 9, Issue 18
Abstract
Introduction: Amoebic peritonitis is due to the rupture of amoebic liver abscess or perforation of amoebic colitis. Amoebic peritonitis is associated with very high mortality. Methodology: A case of amoebic peritonitis is reported in a young adult female with live cirrhosis. The diagnosis of amoebic peritonitis was established by the demonstration of trophozoites in the ascitic fluid and significant titres in indirect haemagglutination test. Result: Cytopathological examination of peritoneal fluid showed presence of large number of trophozoites of E. histolytica. Anti E. histolytica serum antibodies by indirect haemagglutination(IHA) were present in titres 1:320. Conclusion: A high index of suspicion in any case of colitis along with serological testing is indicated for the early diagnosis and timely management.
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Dr. Kavita Bhilkar
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- DOI 10.7324/IJCRR.2017.9183
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