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Abscess of liver

Abscesso hepático

Category

Definition

A condition of the liver, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material in the liver. This condition may present with fever, abdominal pain, or shock. Confirmation is by advanced imaging or ultrasonography.

Exclusions

  • pylephlebitis without liver abscess

Index Terms

Abscess of liverHepatic abscess NOSBacterial liver abscessPyogenic liver abscesspyogenic hepatic abscessCholangitic liver abscesscholangitic hepatic abscessHaematogenic liver abscesshaematogenic hepatic abscessLymphogenic liver abscesslymphogenic hepatic abscessCapillariasis due to Capillaria hepaticaPeriportal abscessPylephlebitic hepatic abscesspylephlebitis hepatic abscess