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Pyogenic liver abscess in a frail older adult
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
  • John Lung, Advocate Aurora Health
  • Ariba Khan, Advocate Aurora Health
  • Michael L Malone, Advocate Aurora Health
Affiliations

Center for Senior Health and Longevity

Publication Date
2-1-2014
Abstract

Pyogenic liver abscess is a potentially life threatening illness. The diagnosis in older adults may be a challenge because of the nonspecific clinical presentation. This letter describes a case of a 74-year-old man who presented with hypotension, a recent fall, delirium, and a high white blood cell count of unknown etiology. The diagnosis was made with the help of imaging and biopsy. The causative bacteria were unknown. There was no malignancy. He eventually needed drainage of his abscess in spite of being treated with antibiotics.

Document Type
Case Report
PubMed ID
24521386
Citation Information

Lung J, Khan A, Malone ML. Pyogenic liver abscess in a frail older adult. J Am Geriatr Soc. Feb 2014;62(2):408-409.