Fungal Liver Abscess After Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): AlNuaimi Dana, Saeed Ghufran, Abdulghaffar Shareefa, AlKetbi Reem, Aleassa Essa M, Balci Numan Cem
Primary Institution: Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Hypothesis
Can a fungal infection occur as a complication after laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
Conclusion
Fungal infections and hepatic abscess formation after laparoscopic cholecystectomy are extremely rare but can lead to significant complications.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient developed fever, jaundice, and abdominal pain after surgery.
- Imaging showed an irregular lesion in the liver suggestive of an abscess.
- Histopathology confirmed a fungal infection, specifically conidiobolomycosis.
- The patient was treated with antibiotics and antifungals but left the hospital early.
Takeaway
Sometimes, after surgery to remove the gallbladder, people can get a serious infection in their liver from a fungus, which is very unusual.
Methodology
The case report details the patient's symptoms, laboratory results, imaging studies, and treatment approach.
Limitations
The patient left the hospital against medical advice, limiting follow-up information.
Participant Demographics
A 58-year-old female patient.
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