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Diabetes mellitus and Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess in adults.

Edward Barton, Hubert Daisley, D T Gilbert, Louis C. Roberts

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Klebsiella pneumoniae hepatic abscess in five diabetic patients is reported. The recognition of a possible association between diabetes mellitus and pyogenic hepatic abscess, especially solitary ones, is highlighted. The clinical presentation including metastatic complications and the need for early diagnosis and institution of therapy are emphasized. Needle aspiration under ultrasonography is advocated and culture for anaerobes is stressed.

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Klebsiella pneumoniae hepatic abscess in five diabetic patients is reported. The recognition of a possible association between diabetes mellitus and pyogenic hepatic abscess, especially solitary ones, is highlighted. The clinical presentation including metastatic complications and the need for early diagnosis and institution of therapy are emphasized. Needle aspiration under ultrasonography is advocated and culture for anaerobes is stressed.

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Klebsiella pneumoniae hepatic abscess in five diabetic patients is reported. The recognition of a possible association between diabetes mellitus and pyogenic hepatic abscess, especially solitary ones, is highlighted. The clinical presentation including metastatic complications and the need for early diagnosis and institution of therapy are emphasized. Needle aspiration under ultrasonography is advocated and culture for anaerobes is stressed.

Key concepts: Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pyogenic liver abscess, Medicine, Liver abscess, Diabetes mellitus, Hepatic abscess, Abscess, Ultrasonography

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