Pyogenic liver abscess
A pyogenic liver abscess is a type of liver abscess caused by bacteria.Acute abscess
E.g.: stones, cholangiocarcinoma
E.g.: diverticulitis, appendicitis, Crohn's disease
- Cryptogenic disease
- Pancreatitis
- Infection of blood
- Intra-abdominal sepsis
- Infection of biliary system
- Traumatic introduction
E.g.: penetrating injury, iatrogenicCommon bacterial causes
- Antibiotics
- * Penicillins
- * Aminoglycosides
- * Metronidazole
- * Cephalosporins
- Percutaneous drainage under USG or CT control
- Laparotomy in intra-abdominal disease
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