Solitary sterile neonatal liver abscess in an infant
Keywords:
Liver, Abscess, NeonateAbstract
Neonatal liver abscess is rare clinical entity. There should be strong index of suspicion in preterm and term neonates with indwelling catheters and unidentifiable focus. A differential diagnosis should be kept in mind in these patients. Surgical and antimicrobial led to a favorable outcome.
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