Hepatogastric fistula: A rare complication of liver abscess

Abstract

Rupture of amebic liver abscess into stomach is a rare complication. We report a case of a young male presenting with haematemesis due to a rupture of left lobe amebic liver abscess into stomach. We discuss the diagnosis and management of this rare clinical entity.

Keywords

• amebic liver abscess
• hematemesis
• hepatogastric fistula