Liver abscess history and symptoms

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Overview
Causes
Classification Pyogenic liver abscess Amoebic liver abscess
Differential Diagnosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Common Symptoms

• Pain Right Hypochondrium referred to Right shoulder
• Pyrexia (100.4 F)
• Profused sweating and Rigors
• Loss of Weight
• Earthy Complexion

Acute abscess

• Fever
• Lethargy
• Discomfort in Right Upper Quadrant of abdomen
• Anorexia
• Enlarged and Tender Liver
• Pleural effusion

Chronic Abscess

• Fever
• Abdominal discomfort
• Enlarged Liver