Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 4 years ago
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Differential diagnosis for pyogenic liver abscess: Infectious etiologies predominate. Most are pyogenic (bacterial). Amebic (Entamoeba histolytica) and
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Differential diagnosis for pyogenic liver abscess:
Infectious etiologies predominate. Most are pyogenic (bacterial). Amebic (Entamoeba histolytica) and hydatid cyst (Echinococcus) important. 

Infectious
Bacterial
 • Pyogenic Liver Abscess
 • Tuberculosis
 • Melioidosis (Burkholderia
 • Bartonella
Fungal
 • Hepatosplenic Candidiasis
 • Endemic Fungi
Parasite/Protozoa
 • Amebic Liver Abscess
 • Hepatic Hydatid Cyst (Echinococcus)
 • Fasciola (liver fluke)
Non-lnfectious
 • Malignancy
     • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
     • Metastasis
 • Simple Cyst
 • Hemangioma
 • Biloma

Jonathan Ryder, MD @JonathanRyderMD

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 4 years ago
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