Infectious diseases and hepatology
Liver abscess 1Q)do u think drinking locally made alcohol cause liver abscess in this patient due to predisposing factors present in it ? What could be the cause in this patient? 1ans- yes, it could be due to intake of contaminated toddy 2Q)what is the etiopathogenesis of liver abscess in a chronic alcoholic patient?(since 30 yrs - 1 bottle/day) 2ans - according to some studies, alcoholism mainly consuming locally prepared alcohol plays a major role as a predisposing factor for the formation of liver abscesses that is both amoebic as well as pyogenic liver abscess because of the adverse effects of alcohol over the Liver. It is also proven that Alcoholism is never an etiological factor for the formation of liver abscess. 3Q)is liver abscess is more common in right lobe? 3ans-yes right lobe is involved due to its moreblood supply 4Q) what r the indications for usg guided aspiration of liver abscess 4ans- Indications for USG guided aspi...