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[[Liver abscess]] may be classified into 3 types based on etiology into [[pyogenic]], [[amoeba|amoebic]], and [[fungal]] [[liver abscess]].<ref name="pmid27350946">{{cite journal| author=Mavilia MG, Molina M, Wu GY| title=The Evolving Nature of Hepatic Abscess: A Review. | journal=J Clin Transl Hepatol | year= 2016 | volume= 4 | issue= 2 | pages= 158-68 | pmid=27350946 | doi=10.14218/JCTH.2016.00004 | pmc=4913073 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=27350946 }} </ref>. Based on duration of symptoms, [[amoebic liver abscess]] is classified into [[acute]] and [[chronic]]. | [[Liver abscess]] may be classified into 3 types based on [[etiology]] into [[pyogenic]], [[amoeba|amoebic]], and [[fungal]] [[liver abscess]].<ref name="pmid27350946">{{cite journal| author=Mavilia MG, Molina M, Wu GY| title=The Evolving Nature of Hepatic Abscess: A Review. | journal=J Clin Transl Hepatol | year= 2016 | volume= 4 | issue= 2 | pages= 158-68 | pmid=27350946 | doi=10.14218/JCTH.2016.00004 | pmc=4913073 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=27350946 }} </ref>. Based on duration of symptoms, [[amoebic liver abscess]] is classified into [[acute]] and [[chronic]]. | ||
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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]
Synonyms and keywords: Hepatic amoebiasis; Extraintestinal amoebiasis; Abscess-amoebic liver
Overview
Amoebic liver abscess is caused by a protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. Is it an inflammatory space occupying lesion in liver.
Historical Perspective
Amoebiasis was first described as a deadly disease by Hippocrates. [1]. The first case of amoebiasis was documented in 1875.
Classification
Liver abscess may be classified into 3 types based on etiology into pyogenic, amoebic, and fungal liver abscess.[2]. Based on duration of symptoms, amoebic liver abscess is classified into acute and chronic.
References
- ↑ Tanyuksel M, Petri WA (2003). "Laboratory diagnosis of amebiasis". Clin Microbiol Rev. 16 (4): 713–29. PMC 207118. PMID 14557296.
- ↑ Mavilia MG, Molina M, Wu GY (2016). "The Evolving Nature of Hepatic Abscess: A Review". J Clin Transl Hepatol. 4 (2): 158–68. doi:10.14218/JCTH.2016.00004. PMC 4913073. PMID 27350946.