JAUNDICE & PYOGENIC LIVER ABSCESSES CAUSED BY INGESTION OF FOREIGN BODIES

2010 
• CT imaging reveals multiple, thick-walled cystic hepatic lesions, largest measuring 10 x 12 x 16.7 cm • Pt started on empiric IV Ceftriaxone & Flagyl • CT guided drainage of first lesion, percutaneous drain placed in 2 nd lesion •Pt continued on empiric antibiotics • Repeat imaging reveals improvement in drained lesions • Cultures positive for Streptococcus anginosus
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