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Pyogenic Liver Abscess
Alternate Names : Bacterial Liver Abscess, Liver Abscess
Definition A pus-filled cavity within the liver.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
There are many potential causes of liver abscesses. They can be caused by an abdominal infection such as appendicitis, diverticulitis, or a perforated bowel; an infection in the blood; an infection of the biliary (liver secretion) tract; or trauma where a bruised liver becomes infected.
The most common bacteria that cause liver abscesses are Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Enterococcus, staph and strep, and Bacteroides.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Abscess
• Appendicitis
• Diverticulitis
• Sepsis
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Blood Culture
• Liver Biopsy
• Liver Function Tests
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Appetite - Decreased
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Fever
• Jaundice - Yellow Skin
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Weakness
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
Review Date : 11/9/2002
Reviewed By : Eleftherios Mylonakis, M.D., Division of Infectious Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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