[A case of Salmonella liver abscess].

Liver abscess can be caused by bacterial, parasitic, or fungal infection. Amebic abscesses are more common, but pyogenic abscesses account for three quarters of hepatic abscess in developed countries. Most common pathogens of the pyogenic liver abscess are Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Bacteroides, Enterococci, Streptococci, and Staphylococci.

Risk factor for extrahepatic bile duct cancer in patients with anomalous pancreaticobiliary ductal union.

Background/aims: Anomalous connection between the choledochus and pancreatic duct is considered to be a factor in the development of biliary tract diseases such as choledochal cyst, pancreatitis, cholangitis, gallbladder cancer, and bile duct cancer. Our purpose was analysis of combined disease, especially biliary neoplasm and evaluated microscopic changes of extrahepatic bile ducts.

Methodology: To study the clinical characteristics of anomalous pancreaticobiliary ductal union (APBDU), we reviewed 14 APBDU cases from June 1994 to June 1998.