{
  "abstract": "Amoebic liver abscesses, caused by Entamoeba histolytica, can rarely rupture into the pleural space, leading to massive pseudohaemoptysis. We report a case of a patient who presented with severe haemoptysis, later diagnosed with a ruptured amoebic liver abscess. Despite a negative pus culture, a positive E. histolytica IgM test confirmed the diagnosis. The patient was managed with intravenous metronidazole and ceftriaxone, along with pigtail catheter drainage, leading to a full recovery. This case highlights the importance of considering hepatic abscess rupture in unexplained haemoptysis and emphasises the role of serological testing when cultures are inconclusive. Prompt antimicrobial therapy and drainage are essential for optimal outcomes.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of General Medicine, Sawai Man singh Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India"
      ],
      "name": "Akash Paruthi"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of General Medicine, Sawai Man singh Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India"
      ],
      "name": "Swati Srivastava"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of General Medicine, Sawai Man singh Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India"
      ],
      "name": "Rajendra Kumar Kasana"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of General Medicine, Sawai Man singh Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India"
      ],
      "name": "Ashwani Kumar Vyas"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of General Medicine, Sawai Man singh Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India"
      ],
      "name": "Hansraj Singh Rajpurohit"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of General Medicine, Sawai Man singh Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India"
      ],
      "name": "Gaurav Meena"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of General Medicine, Sawai Man singh Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India"
      ],
      "name": "Rishabh Chiraniya"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Unusual presentation of amoebic liver abscess with pseudohaemoptysis",
  "uid": "3bd39779-dbfe-5878-8849-f4379a0c6d43"
}