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- Title
Pyogenic Liver Abscess: New Concepts of an Old Disease.
- Authors
Kandel, Gabor; Maroon, Norman E.
- Abstract
Early recognition of pyogenic liver abscess requires a high index of suspicion. The abrupt onset of hectic fevers and jaundice is rarely seen today; instead, an insidious progression of malaise, abdominal pain, and night sweats is more common. Biliary tract disease is the most frequent underlying disorder. An elevated alkaline phosphatase is a useful clue to the condition, but diagnosis depends on imaging of an abscess cavity followed by aspiration. Treatment involves antibiotics together with drainage, which can often be performed successfully by a nonsurgical percutaneous approach. However, prognosis continues to be poor unless the diagnosis is made promptly.
- Publication
American Journal of Gastroenterology (Springer Nature), 1984, Vol 79, Issue 1, p65
- ISSN
0002-9270
- Publication type
Academic Journal