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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. . 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.. Based on duration of symptoms, amoebic liver abscess is classified into acute and chronic.