Liver Abscess Disease Summary

Liver abscess may result from peritonitis and bowel leakage via portal circulation, direct spread from biliary disease or from hematogenous seeding.
Classical presentation includes fever, jaundice, and right upper quadrant symptoms (pain, guarding, rocking and rebound tenderness).
Diagnosis of liver abscess is made by history, physical examination, imaging, & culture of abscess material.
Antibiotics should be started as soon as pyogenic liver abscess is considered.

For further information regarding the management of Liver Abscess, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.