Localized accumulation of pus in the liver; often due to amebiasis.
A pus-filled sac in the liver that may be caused by an amebic infection, a bacterial infection, or trauma. Symptoms include night sweats, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, and abdominal pain. Diagnosis is made through blood tests, X rays, and ultrasound scanning. Depending on the underlying cause of an abscess, anti-amebic drugs such as metronidazole or antibiotics are prescribed. Treatment for a liver abscess may include draining it by needle aspiration (removal of fluid by suction), catheter drainage, or open surgical drainage.
A localized collection of pus in the liver caused by pathogenic organisms such as those of Streptococcus species; Staphylococcus; or Entamoeba histolytica.
A confined accumulation of pus within the liver, often referred to as an abscess. The prevailing cause usually stems from an infection in the intestines. Bacteria can extend from inflamed regions caused by conditions like diverticulitis or appendicitis, while amoebae might infiltrate the liver due to amoebiasis. Indications encompass elevated fever, upper right abdominal discomfort, and, particularly in elderly individuals, cognitive confusion.
Typically, ultrasound scanning unveils the presence of the abscess, while analysis of a blood or tissue sample can pinpoint the responsible organism. Occasionally, the abscess can be managed through aspiration, involving the removal of pus using a needle. However, surgery is frequently required for treatment.