Gene/Protein Disease Symptom Drug Enzyme Compound
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Query: UMLS:C0020639 (hypoproteinemia)
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A 49-year-old man was admitted to our hospital for dyspnea. Chest X-ray examination showed a massive right pleural effusion. Using intrathoracic tube drainage, a large quantity of chocolate-like pleural effusion was removed. Laboratory data demonstrated severe anemia and hypoproteinemia, and TPHA was positive. Antiameba antibody in blood was high, and a liver abscess was demonstrated on abdominal CT scan. Amebic liver abscess and amebic empyema were thus diagnosed. With pleural tube drainage and percutaneous liver abscess drainage, metronidazole (1.5 g/day) was administered. After administering this drug, the high temperature normalized and the patient's general condition improved significantly. Recently, amebic infections have been reported in increased numbers, especially in male homosexuals and immunocompromised patients. Henceforth amebic infection should be considered when pleural effusion and empyema are suspected.
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PMID:[Amebic empyema, a case report]. 796 49