Diagnostic labyrinth caused by amoebic liver abscesses

The Crohn's disease of the 63 years old male was known for decades. Due to his disease bowel resection had been made. Following a long period free of complaints, significant weight loss and anemia developed. As etiologic factors the recrudescence of Crohn's disease, pulmonary tuberculosis and hyperthyroidism caused by nodular goiter were taken into account. The relapse of Crohn's disease and tuberculosis could be excluded. Due to the patient's significant malnutrition artificial nutrition was introduced. Hyperthyroidism was confirmed, which transitionally improved after the implementation of methimazole therapy.…