An uncommon complication of liver abscess

Abstract

Liver abscess secondary to E.histolytica and other infections is commonly encountered in developing countries and travellers to endemic regions. There have been several studies discussing the uncommon formation of inferior vena caval/hepatic vein thrombosis caused by the extension of liver abscess. This case study highlights the rare occurrence of deep vein thrombosis involving bilateral iliac, common femoral, superficial femoral,popliteal and great saphenous veins along with multiple liver abscess in the absence of risk factors for deep vein thrombosis.