GiantKlebsiella pneumoniaepyogenic liver abscess in the left liver lobe presenting with dyspepsia and vaginal discharge

Abstract

Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) commonly occurs in the right liver lobe, causing the typical symptoms of fever and right upper quadrant pain. Less than one-third of cases occur in the left lobe. We describe an unusual presentation of a giant left-sided PLA that was compressing the stomach and surrounding venous vasculature, causing the respective symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux and vaginal discharge from secondary pelvic congestion syndrome. CT revealed a solitary 14 cm×10 cm×10 cm multiloculated lesion, replacing most of the left liver lobe. It was successfully treated with intravenous antibiotics and percutaneous drainage, resulting in complete resolution at 1-year follow-up. This case explores the predisposing risk factor of diabetes in PLA and its association withKlebsiella pneumoniae,which was the offending pathogen in our patient. We also discuss the phenomenon of secondary pelvic venous congestion syndrome and compare similar cases of left-sided PLA, highlighting the different modes of presentation and treatment options.