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Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
Scanning Tips
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
Amoebiasis
Amoebic dysentery
Amebic dysentery
Definitions
Parasitic disease caused by infection with protozoan
Entamoeba
histolytica
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Mason CY et al: Pleuropulmonary and hepatic amoebic abscesses in a returning traveller. J Travel Med. 27(4), 2020
Shirley DT et al: A review of the global burden, new diagnostics, and current therapeutics for amebiasis. Open Forum Infect Dis. 5(7):ofy161, 2018
Bächler P et al: Multimodality imaging of liver infections: differential diagnosis and potential pitfalls. Radiographics. 36(4):1001-23, 2016
Zakaria A et al: Primary pulmonary amebiasis complicated with multicystic empyema. Case Rep Pulmonol. 2016:8709347, 2016
Restrepo CS et al: Imaging manifestations of tropical parasitic infections. Semin Roentgenol. 42(1):37-48, 2007
Martínez S et al: Thoracic manifestations of tropical parasitic infections: a pictorial review. Radiographics. 25(1):135-55, 2005
Haque R et al: Amebiasis. N Engl J Med. 348(16):1565-73, 2003
Stanley SL Jr: Amoebiasis. Lancet. 361(9362):1025-34, 2003
Shamsuzzaman SM et al: Thoracic amebiasis. Clin Chest Med. 23(2):479-92, 2002
Huch Böni RA et al: Amebic abscess of the liver manifested by "hemoptysis": US, CT, and MRI findings. Abdom Imaging. 20(3):214-6, 1995
Ibarra-Pérez C: Thoracic complications of amebic abscess of the liver: report of 501 cases. Chest. 79(6):672-7, 1981
Landay MJ et al: Hepatic and thoracic amaebiasis. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 135(3):449-54, 1980
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
Scanning Tips
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
Amoebiasis
Amoebic dysentery
Amebic dysentery
Definitions
Parasitic disease caused by infection with protozoan
Entamoeba
histolytica
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Mason CY et al: Pleuropulmonary and hepatic amoebic abscesses in a returning traveller. J Travel Med. 27(4), 2020
Shirley DT et al: A review of the global burden, new diagnostics, and current therapeutics for amebiasis. Open Forum Infect Dis. 5(7):ofy161, 2018
Bächler P et al: Multimodality imaging of liver infections: differential diagnosis and potential pitfalls. Radiographics. 36(4):1001-23, 2016
Zakaria A et al: Primary pulmonary amebiasis complicated with multicystic empyema. Case Rep Pulmonol. 2016:8709347, 2016
Restrepo CS et al: Imaging manifestations of tropical parasitic infections. Semin Roentgenol. 42(1):37-48, 2007
Martínez S et al: Thoracic manifestations of tropical parasitic infections: a pictorial review. Radiographics. 25(1):135-55, 2005
Haque R et al: Amebiasis. N Engl J Med. 348(16):1565-73, 2003
Stanley SL Jr: Amoebiasis. Lancet. 361(9362):1025-34, 2003
Shamsuzzaman SM et al: Thoracic amebiasis. Clin Chest Med. 23(2):479-92, 2002
Huch Böni RA et al: Amebic abscess of the liver manifested by "hemoptysis": US, CT, and MRI findings. Abdom Imaging. 20(3):214-6, 1995
Ibarra-Pérez C: Thoracic complications of amebic abscess of the liver: report of 501 cases. Chest. 79(6):672-7, 1981
Landay MJ et al: Hepatic and thoracic amaebiasis. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 135(3):449-54, 1980
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