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Revision as of 15:38, 24 February 2017
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Diagnostic Criteria
Diagnostic criteria for pyogenic liver abscess are:
- Liver aspirate or surgical tissue culture positive from a discrete liver abscess
- Diagnostic imaging consistent with liver abscess with a concurrent positive blood culture
- Diagnostic imaging consistent with liver abscess and a defined radiologic and clinical response to antimicrobial management even if cultures were negative or not performed.
Laboratory findings
- Laboratory tests consistent with diagnosis of amoebic liver abscess include:
Lab Test | Findings |
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Complete Blood Picture |
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ESR and CRP |
Elevated ESR and C reactive protein |
Liver function tests |
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Pus culture | Pus drained from abscess is used for culture and sensitivity |
Blood culture |