| A case of intractable liver abscess after percutaneous ethanol injection therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma |
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Seung Hyun Lee, Byoung Kuk Jang, Woo Jin Chung, Kyung Sik Park, Kwang Bum Cho, Jae Seok Hwang, Jung Hyeok Kwon |
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| 증례 : 간세포암의 치료로 경피적 에탄올 주입술 후 발생한 난치성 간농양 1예 |
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이승현.장병국.정우진.박경식.조광범.황재석.권중혁, Byoung Kuk Jang, Woo Jin Chung, Kyung Sik Park, Kwang Bum Cho, Jae Seok Hwang, Jung Hyeok Kwon |
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| Abstract |
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Percutaneous ethanol injection therapy (PEIT) is widely used as nonsurgical treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and it is known as a relatively safe procedure. We report a case of liver abscess after PEIT for HCC caused by chronic hepatitis C. The liver abscess was diagnosed by abdominal computed tomography (CT) after 6 days of treatment. Percutaneous abscess drainage with intvavenous antibiotics was done. The size of the abscess was decreased after treatment. But, the drainage catheter could not be removed due to continous bile drainage caused by communication between the abscess cavity and small bile canaliculi. Three months later, abdominal CT showed more progression of the HCC. So, we have been providing supportive care since then. (Korean J Med 75:S751-S755, 2008) |
| Key Words:
Percutaneous ethanol injection therapy; Liver abscess; Hepatocellular carcinoma |
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