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22-Mar-2022

We present a case of amebic liver abscess in a patient with polycystic liver disease (PCLD). A 36-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital due to right upper quadrant pain for 8 months before the admission. She also had episodic diarrhea. At previous admission, she was diagnosed having liver abscess. In the present admission, the diagnosis of amebic liver abscess was made based on the characteristics of abscess, sterile abscess culture, and the presence of cysts and trophozoites of protozoa in the stools. The diagnosis of PCLD was established according to the Gigot and Schnelldorfer criteria. In conclusion, the diagnosis of amebic liver abscess in patient with PCLD requires a holistic investigation and comprehensive follow-up.

Key words: Amebic liver abscess, Diagnosis, Polycystic liver disease, Rare case.