Archives of The Medicine and Case Reports
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): Archives of The Medicine and Case Reports

Liver Abscess: A Case Report

I Nyoman Ika Prapta Swartawan (Intern, Department of Internal Medicine, Sanjiwani General Hospital, Gianyar, Indonesia)
I Wayan Eka Saputra (Internist, Department of Internal Medicine, Sanjiwani General Hospital, Gianyar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Aug 2023

Abstract

A liver abscess is a form of infection in the liver, which is characterized by the presence of pus covered by fibrous tissue in the liver parenchyma. The two most common types of liver abscesses are pyogenic and amebic abscesses, which are usually found in the right lobe of the liver. This study aimed to report cases of liver abscesses that occurred in the left lobe of the liver, with non-specific complaints. The patient came with complaints of a swollen abdomen, pain in the upper right abdomen, and intermittent fever. Radiological examination in the form of a CT scan confirmed the diagnosis of a left lobe hepatic abscess. The patient was treated with an abscess drainase per laparotomy. No complications were found during and after surgery. Open abscess drainase by laparotomy combined with antibiotic therapy is a safe and effective therapeutic approach in such cases.

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AMCR

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Archives of The Medicine and Case Reports (AMCR) is a broad scope journal aims to publish the most exciting Case studies/reports in Clinical and Medical Sciences. AMCR aims to provide an excellent platform for Clinical Practitioners, medical/ health practitioners, students, professionals, ...