Amoebic liver abscess Q. 1 All of the following are TRUE about amoebic liver abscess, EXCEPT: A Metronidazole is the mainstay of treatment B Shows male preponderance of 4:1 C More common on right liver D Multifocal abscess cannot be treated with aspiration Q. 1 All of the following are TRUE about amoebic liver abscess, […]
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AMOEBIC LIVER ABSCESS AMOEBIC LIVER ABSCESS Amoebic liver abscess is also called tropical abscess (dysenteric abscess) It is a complication of amoebic dysentry. Amoebic liver abscess is usually solitary and located in right lobe in psoterosuperior portion. ETIOLOGY- Entamoeba histolytica causes amoebic liver abscess. PATHOLOGY- Amoebic cyst ingestion → Trophozoite form in colon → Bowel
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