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Liver Abscess & Hydatid Cyst

ModerateSurgery · Hepatobiliary
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Focal hepatic suppurative and cystic lesions are a favourite cross-over topic linking tropical surgery, microbiology and parasitology. This note covers the two amoebic versus pyogenic liver abscesses and the parasitic hydatid (echinococcal) cyst — their distinguishing features, the investigation of choice, and the drug versus drainage versus surgery decision. A liver abscess is a localised collection of pus within

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