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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Amoebiasis
- Amoebic dysentery
- Amebic dysentery
Definitions
- Parasitic disease caused by infection with protozoan Entamoeba histolytica
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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
