DB90.0
category
Abscess of liver
Definition
A condition of the liver, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material in the liver. This condition may present with fever, abdominal pain, or shock. Confirmation is by advanced imaging or ultrasonography.
Exclusions
- pylephlebitis without liver abscess
(DB98.3)
Also indexed as
Abscess of liverBacterial liver abscessCapillariasis due to Capillaria hepaticaCholangitic liver abscessHaematogenic liver abscessHepatic abscess NOSLymphogenic liver abscessPeriportal abscessPylephlebitic hepatic abscessPyogenic liver abscesscholangitic hepatic abscesshaematogenic hepatic abscesshepatic capillariasislymphogenic hepatic abscesspylephlebitis hepatic abscesspyogenic hepatic abscess