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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Pyogenic liver abscesses are uncommon but serious inflammatory conditions.
  • Etiology is frequently indeterminate.
  • Management requires a tailored approach based on abscess characteristics.

Observation:

  • A 41-year-old patient presented with headache, fever, polydipsia, and diaphoresis.
  • Blood cultures identified Klebsiella pneumoniae.
  • CT revealed a large liver abscess (7.6 x 7.2 x 9.9 cm) in segments VI and VII.

Findings:

  • Treatment involved empiric antibiotics (meropenem, linezolid, fluconazole) followed by targeted therapy (ciprofloxacin) based on susceptibility testing.
  • A CT-guided drainage procedure was performed.
  • The patient showed normalized lab values and reduced abscess size during follow-up.

Implications:

  • Effective management of pyogenic liver abscesses necessitates pathogen isolation for targeted antibiotic therapy.
  • Extended antibiotic treatment duration is crucial for favorable outcomes.
  • CT-guided drainage offers a minimally invasive option for abscess management.