Liver abscess: Difference between revisions

Created page with "Liver abscesses in Western countries are caused by bacteria, so-called pyogenic liver abscess. In developing countries, liver abscesses are mostly caused by parasites. Liver abscesses mostly affect the right lobe of the liver. == Etiology == In many cases, the source cannot be identified (cryptogenic abscess). In cases where the source is identified, the following sources are the most common: * Ascending cholangitis (due to biliary obstruction) * Bacteraemia * Intraabd..."