A hepatic abscess is the collection of suppurative matter within the parenchyma of the liver. While most pyogenic liver abscesses (PLAs) are polymicrobial in nature, some rare cases are caused by methicillin-resistant (MRSA). We present a case of a 43 year-old male without evident exposures who presented with abdominal pain and via CT imaging was found to have monofocal MRSA hepatic abscess. An ultrasonography (US)-guided abscess drainage along with a pigtail catheter placement was performed along with antibiotic initiation. This article emphasizes the clinical manifestations of hepatic abscesses and employs literature reviews to offer a comprehensive approach to managing these patient populations.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11346961 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.65542 | DOI Listing |
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