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Etiology of Pyogenic Liver Abscess

Pyogenic liver abscess refers to pus-filled pocket within liver. The causes of pyogenic liver abscess are: - appendicitis - cholangitis - bacteremia - diverticulitis - perforated bowel - trauma to liver In severe cases, pyogenic liver abscess can cause sepsis. Reference: https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/pyogenic-liver-abscess Image via: https://basicmedicalkey.com/pyogenic-abscess-2/