Hepatic abscess secondary to perforation of the gastrointestinal tract by toothpick

The ingestion of a strange body is not a rare clinical condition, but it can be very serious, which can cause an important posterior complication, in which liver abscess stands out, a serious and extremely uncommon condition. Report the case of a patient with a secondary liver abscess to ingestion of a foreign body. This study was observational, descriptive, unparalleled, without funding, with a single sample. The information was obtained through the analysis of the patient's medical record, laboratory and image exams, monitoring of clinical and surgical conducts and literature review. The case reported and the publications raised bring to light the discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of a complex and rare situation, which is the liver abscess caused by a strange body that can lead to death. To understand the diagnosis, the clinical management and the treatment is fundamental for therapeutic success. In this work, an adequate management of the case was observed, despite the complications arising from the complexity of the case.