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Liver abscess in immunocompromised patient (mg), doctors tried catheter drainage but said it had jelly-like structure. what shall we do?

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This: Should not be neglected. If one can't drain it through the skin for what ever reasons and if the person is sick and with temperature other means of intervention is needed. If you do not get proper answers please have a second opinion!

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/30/2015

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