Main Clinical Manifestations of Hepatic Abscess
Hepatic abscess is a focal collection of pus within the liver parenchyma, most frequently bacterial (pyogenic) or amoebic in origin. Clinical expression reflects the host response, abscess size, number, and the presence of systemic dissemination. Recognition of the evolving pattern is essential for early drainage and antimicrobial therapy. High-grade fever with rigorsSpiking temperature > 38.5 °C, often accompanied by chills and profuse sweating, is the hallmark of intrahepatic infection and may precede localising symptoms by several days. Right-upper-quadrain painA constant dull ache or pleuritic pain under the costal margin is typical; larger abscesses produce a boring sensation that radiates to... Learn more