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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

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  • Hepatic abscess (HA) is a serious liver infection with high mortality, often caused by bacterial or amebic pathogens.
  • Etiologies are diverse, including biliary disease, intra-abdominal infections, trauma, and iatrogenic causes, with increasing incidence of Klebsiella pneumoniae HA.
  • Diagnosis relies on imaging (ultrasound, CT) and needle aspiration for bacteriology, while treatment involves antibiotics and drainage.

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  • To provide a comprehensive overview of hepatic abscess (HA) etiology, diagnosis, and management.
  • To highlight the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in treating HA.
  • To emphasize preventive measures against iatrogenic HA.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of hepatic abscess (HA) pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and treatment modalities.
  • Analysis of diagnostic imaging techniques and microbiological investigations.
  • Discussion of therapeutic strategies including antibiotics, drainage, and source control.

Main Results:

  • Bacterial pyogenic HA is most common in Western countries, while amebic HA prevails in Southeast Asia and Africa.
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae is an emerging cause of HA, associated with distant septic metastases.
  • Effective management requires a combination of antibiotics, drainage, and addressing the underlying cause.

Conclusions:

  • Hepatic abscess (HA) necessitates prompt diagnosis and a multi-specialty approach for optimal outcomes.
  • Identifying the source and mechanism of HA is critical for tailoring treatment.
  • Pre-procedural assessment for biliary contamination and vascular stenosis can prevent iatrogenic HA.