Abstract

Descriptions of Liver abscesses date back to Hippocrates in approximately 4000 BC. But an understanding of their Etiology, Bacteriology, diagnosis and treatment is a recent event in Twentieth Century and is still emerging. Hepatic abscess often presents a pitfall in diagnosis and challenge to surgical diagnostic acumen. Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment almost certainly leads to complete cure. Of the two types of hepatic abscess, the Amoebic and Pyogenic, the former seems to be more prevalent in our country. Because studies of Hepatic abscess especially amoebic abscess have often originated from endemic areas, they offer little information on the application of modern diagnostic techniques. Diagnosis in this area mainly depends on the clinical presentation. But since the introduction of Ultra sonogram as a diagnostic device a more Accurate Diagnosis can be made in every case.

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