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    The most common location of a pyogenic abscess is the right lobe. Entamoeba histolytica is endemic in many parts of the world. Amoebic cyst is ingested cyst develops into the trophozoite form in the colon Reaches the liver through portal circulation.

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    The most common location of a pyogenic abscess is the right lobe. Entamoeba histolytica is endemic in many parts of the world. Amoebic cyst is ingested cyst develops into the trophozoite form in the colon Reaches the liver through portal circulation.

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    The most common location of a pyogenic abscess is the right lobe. Entamoeba histolytica is endemic in many parts of the world. Amoebic cyst is ingested cyst develops into the trophozoite form in the colon Reaches the liver through portal circulation.

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    Liver Abscess

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    The most common location of a pyogenic abscess is the right lobe. Entamoeba histolytica is endemic in many parts of the world. Amoebic cyst is ingested cyst develops into the trophozoite form in the colon Reaches the liver through portal circulation.

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    Liver Abscess

    Aetiology
    Bacterial, parasitic, or fungal in origin. 85% to 90% bacterial or pyogenic. Bacteria access the liver via the biliary tree or portal vein. Other causes include biliary obstruction, diverticulitis, trauma, inflammatory bowel disease,
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    Incidence Liver gets infected by Entamoeba histolytica commonly The most common location of a pyogenic abscess is the right lobe. Chronic alcoholics - prone to get this infection Entamoeba histolytica is endemic in many parts of the world Pathophysiology The amoebic cyst is ingested Cyst develops into the trophozoite form in the colon Reaches the liver through portal circulation Pyogenic abscess may also occur due to the infection by streptococcus milleri and Escherichia coli. Many a time the pyogenic infection follows amoebic infection
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    Clinical Features
    Often the diagnosis of a bacterial abscess is suggested clinically. Fever Pain right hypochondrium Chills Rigors Toxicity Right upper quadrant discomfort Diarrhea weight loss Intercostal tendreness Swelling in the right hypo chondrium or epigastrium tender, enlarged liver.

    Investigations
    USGM of the liver X-Ray of the chest to see whether there is any pneumonitis or effusion caused by the irritation of the nearby abscess TC -Leukocytosis LFT - Abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) CT scan liver

    CT : a heterogeneous lesion irregular margins peripheral contrast enhancement. Internal septations

    The radiologic differential diagnosis includes cystic or necrotic metastases (ovarian or leiomyosarcoma) hydatid and echinococcal cysts.
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    CT scan showing liver abscess


    The abscess is shown as a darker area in the liver shadow

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    Complications: Pneumonitis Pleural effusion Rupture of the liver abscess into the pleural cavity - causing empyema Rupture into the peritoneal cavity Treatment percutaneous or surgical drainage (Ultrasound guided repeated aspiration) antibiotics. Metronidazole Antibiotics like cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines In rare cases it may need insertion of a drain. mortality rate is almost 100% if the abscess remains untreated
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    Pleural Effusion secondary to amoebic liver abscess

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    An amoebic liver abscess causing a bulge in the dome of the diaphragm

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    Amoebic liver abscess burst into the right pleural cavity

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    I. Entamoeba histolytica: Amebic dysentery; amebic liver abscess


    Epidemiology: Found worldwide, especially in tropical areas, There is no animal reservoir. Mode of transmission: Ingestion of cysts. Anal-oral transmission due to sexual practice is also a consideration. C. Pathology: Two-stage life cycle. The trophozoite (ameba stage) is motile. The cyst stage is nonmotile. Trophozoites are found in the intestinal and extraintestinal lesions. Cysts predominate in the stools, with somes trophozoites 18 present.

    Amebic dysentery: Colonization of cecum & colon by Entamoeba histolytica is common. Localized necrosis results in "teardrop" or flask shaped ulcerations. Invasion into the portal submucosa is progressive after penetration of the submucosa. Liver abscess: Penetration of the diaphragm can lead to lung disease. Most liver disease not preceded by dysentery.

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    Mature Cysts

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