Liver Abscess as the Source of FUO

Dr.Damodaran presents a case of FUO.

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The source was a pericolonic abscess which seeded liver abscesses.


CT abdomen-normal liver-6/04


CT whole body image - Old scars - CABG and abdominal surgery


See the reason for the FUO - Liver abscesses - 9/04


Radiology Report of the CT abdomen


CMP shows elevated AP but normal AST/ALT


AP level during the disease


CT-guided percutaneous drainage of the liver abscesses, the needle is seen at the top of the picture


Culture results from the drained abscess fluid

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