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Amebic Liver Abscess
Alternate Names : Abscess - Amebic Liver, Extraintestinal Amebiasis, Hepatic Amebiasis
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Prognosis (Expectations)
Without treatment, the abscess may rupture and spread into other organs, and death may occur as a result. With treatment, the chance of complete cure or only only minor problems is high, at least 80-90%.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• CBC
• Coombs' Test - Indirect
• Liver Biopsy
• Liver Function Tests
• Liver Scan
• Serology
• WBC Count
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Review Date : 8/11/2003
Reviewed By : Daniel Levy, M.D., Ph.D., Infectious Diseases, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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