Pyogenic liver abscess risk factors
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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
Common risk factors in the development of pyogenic liver abscess are immunodeficiency, diabetes mellitus, pancreatic or hepatobiliary disease and liver transplant.
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of pyogenic liver abscess are:[1][2][3][4]
- Immunodeficiency
- Diabetes mellitus
- Pancreatic or hepatobiliary disease
- Liver transplant
References
- ↑ Huang CJ, Pitt HA, Lipsett PA, Osterman FA, Lillemoe KD, Cameron JL; et al. (1996). "Pyogenic hepatic abscess. Changing trends over 42 years". Ann Surg. 223 (5): 600–7, discussion 607-9. PMC 1235191. PMID 8651751.
- ↑ Mohsen AH, Green ST, Read RC, McKendrick MW (2002). "Liver abscess in adults: ten years experience in a UK centre". QJM. 95 (12): 797–802. PMID 12454322.
- ↑ Chan KS, Chen CM, Cheng KC, Hou CC, Lin HJ, Yu WL (2005). "Pyogenic liver abscess: a retrospective analysis of 107 patients during a 3-year period". Jpn J Infect Dis. 58 (6): 366–8. PMID 16377869.
- ↑ Thomsen RW, Jepsen P, Sørensen HT (2007). "Diabetes mellitus and pyogenic liver abscess: risk and prognosis". Clin Infect Dis. 44 (9): 1194–201. doi:10.1086/513201. PMID 17407038.