Liver abscess secondary to intrahepatic perforation of the gallbladder, presenting as a liver mass. 1996

E A Bakalakos, and W S Melvin, and R Kirkpatrick
Division of General Surgery, Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, USA.

We present an unusual case of a large pyogenic liver abscess containing multiple stones caused by perforation of a necrotic gallbladder and spread of the infection into the liver. It manifested by weakness, weight loss, and a palpable liver mass, pointing toward a neoplastic process. Workup for metastatic disease was negative, and tumor markers also were negative. Ultrasound and computerized tomography were inconclusive, and the diagnosis was established by laparoscopy. Open drainage and cholecystectomy were performed, with good outcome. In the literature, there have been very few reports of intrahepatic perforation of the gallbladder resulting in formation of hepatic abscess. The presentation, diagnosis, and management of liver abscesses, as well as the complications of acute cholecystitis, are discussed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008100 Liver Abscess Solitary or multiple collections of PUS within the liver as a result of infection by bacteria, protozoa, or other agents. Abscess, Hepatic,Abscess, Liver,Abscesses, Hepatic,Abscesses, Liver,Hepatic Abscess,Hepatic Abscesses,Liver Abscesses
D008297 Male Males
D009336 Necrosis The death of cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury or failure of the blood supply.
D002763 Cholecystectomy Surgical removal of the GALLBLADDER. Cholecystectomies
D002764 Cholecystitis Inflammation of the GALLBLADDER; generally caused by impairment of BILE flow, GALLSTONES in the BILIARY TRACT, infections, or other diseases. Empyema, Gallbladder,Gallbladder Inflammation,Empyema, Gall Bladder,Gall Bladder Empyema,Gallbladder Empyema,Inflammation, Gallbladder
D004322 Drainage The removal of fluids or discharges from the body, such as from a wound, sore, or cavity.
D005704 Gallbladder A storage reservoir for BILE secretion. Gallbladder allows the delivery of bile acids at a high concentration and in a controlled manner, via the CYSTIC DUCT to the DUODENUM, for degradation of dietary lipid. Gallbladders
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000208 Acute Disease Disease having a short and relatively severe course. Acute Diseases,Disease, Acute,Diseases, Acute
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly

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