Liver abscess

Liver abscess
Liver abscess on axial CT image: a hypodense lesion in the liver with peripherally enhancement.
SpecialtyGastroenterology 

A liver abscess is a mass filled with pus inside the liver.[1] Common causes are abdominal conditions such as appendicitis or diverticulitis due to haematogenous spread through the portal vein.[2] It can also develop as a complication of a liver injury.

  1. ^ "Liver Abscess Definition in Medical Conditions Dictionary". medconditions.net. 11 April 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  2. ^ MedlinePlus Encyclopedia: Pyogenic liver abscess
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