Salmonella typhi liver abscess overlying a metastatic melanoma

Pyogenic liver abscesses caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi, although rare, can occur especially in patients with pre-existing hepatobiliary disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, and metastatic liver tumors. We present a case of Salmonella liver abscesses complicating metastatic melanoma in a...

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Published in:	The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene Vol. 90; no. 4; pp. 716 - 718
Main Authors:	Jorge, Jannaina F, Costa, Andressa B V, Rodrigues, Jorge L N, Girão, Evelyne S, Luiz, Roberta S S, Sousa, Anastácio Q, Moore, Sean R, Menezes, Dalgimar B, Leitão, Terezinha M J S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 01-04-2014
Series:	Case Report
Subjects:	Humans Liver Abscess, Pyogenic - complications Liver Neoplasms - secondary Male Melanoma - complications Melanoma - secondary Neoplasms, Unknown Primary - complications Salmonella enterica Salmonella typhi Typhoid Fever - complications Young Adult
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Summary:	Pyogenic liver abscesses caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi, although rare, can occur especially in patients with pre-existing hepatobiliary disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, and metastatic liver tumors. We present a case of Salmonella liver abscesses complicating metastatic melanoma in a 24-year-old alcoholic male.
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ISSN:	0002-9637 1476-1645
DOI:	10.4269/ajtmh.13-0573