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Liver Abscess Causes, Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

What is a liver abscess? A liver abscess, also known as a hepatic abscess, is an accumulation of pus within the liver as a result of an infection. Overall liver abscesses are fairly rare and more frequently seen in developing nations. Most liver abscesses are caused by bacteria and amebic parasites (protozoa). However, >> Read More ...

Retroperitoneal Abscess and Psoas Muscle Abscess

The retroperitoneal space is the area outside the peritoneum at the back of the abdominal cavity. A retroperitoneal abscess is a collection of pus in this retroperitoneal space. It can develop due to spread of an infection from adjacent organs or an infection of the blood as is seen with other types of intra-abdominal >> Read More ...

Abscess in the Appendix – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

An appendicular abscess (abscess in the appendix) is a complication of acute appendicitis – invasion of the appendix of the large intestine by bacteria usually due to an obstruction. The appendix exists at the junction of the small and large intestine and is exposed to the movement of digested food, waste matter and >> Read More ...

Intra-Abdominal Abscess Diagnosis, Antibiotics, Drainage, Surgery

An abscess in the abdomen (intra-abdominal abscess) is diagnosed by correlating findings on imaging studies with the signs and symptoms present. Read more on symptoms of intra-abdominal abscesses. Other laboratory findings will further confirm the diagnosis. Laboratory Tests Blood tests may reveal : raised white blood cell >> Read More ...

Causes and Symptoms of Intra-Abdominal Abscesses

An intra-abdominal abscess can develop from a wide variety of causes that lead to an infection of the peritoneal cavity (peritonitis) due to : Direct spread from abdominal organs Acute appendicitis Acute cholecystitis Pancreatitis Pancreatic cyst infection Perforation of abdominal organs Perforation of peptic ulcer >> Read More ...

Abscess in the Abdomen and Intra-Abdominal Locations

What is an intra-abdominal abscess? An intra-abdominal abscess is a localized collection of pus in the abdominal cavity. The abscess is usually confined to a small area by a barrier formed by adhesions between the abdominal organs and the omentum (the fold of peritoneum that supports the organs). An intra-abdominal abscess >> Read More ...