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Liver Abscess
Medical Questions » Liver Abscess
| Name: Liver Abscess |
| Also known as: Hepatic Abscess |
| A collection of pus (abscess) within the liver caused by a bacterial or rarely a fungal infection. |
Causes of Liver Abscess
May be due to the spread of bacteria from other organs to the liver through the bloodstream or may spread through the abdomen to the liver from other infections within the belly such as appendicitis, salpingitis (infected fallopian tubes) or an infected gall bladder. |
Symptoms of Liver Abscess
Fever, pain and tenderness in the upper abdomen, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and weight loss may all occur. |
Tests for Liver Abscess
Abscess may be seen by ultrasound or CT scan. |
Treatment for Liver Abscess
Surgical drainage of the abscess and appropriate antibiotics.
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Complications of Liver Abscess of its treatment
Multiple abscesses may develop, and abscesses may burst into the abdominal cavity to cause peritonitis. |
Likely Outcome of Liver Abscess
Serious, with up to 15% mortality. Those who survive may have long term problems with liver function. |
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