Surgery: What are S&S and dx of hepatic abscesses?

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What are S&S and dx of hepatic abscesses?

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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Fever, chills, RUQ pain, jaundice, sepsis, and weight loss
Amebic abscesses tend to have a more protracted course.
DIAGNOSIS
 Leukocytosis
 Elevated liver function tests (LFTs)
 Ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) of the liver
 Serology for amebic abscesses.

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What are S&S and dx of hepatic abscesses?

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Fever, chills, RUQ pain, jaundice, sepsis, and weight loss Amebic abscesses tend to have a more protracted course. DIAGNOSIS Leukocytosis Elevated liver function tests (LFTs) Ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) of the liver Serology for amebic abscesses.

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