Saturday, December 27, 2014

Liver Abscess

A pt presented with high fever and abdominal pain. He had elevated transaminases and bilirubin.
CT abdomen revealed lesions in the liver

Same lesion shown in different views

Liver Abscess. Coronal View

Liver Abscess Sagittal View

Liver Abscess Axial View

Aspiration was performed under CT guidance.

Cultures grew Strep Anginosus , sensitive to ceftriaxone. He was treated with ceftriaoxone for several weeks follow by oral therapy. Repeat imaging showed resolution of lesions.

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