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Abscess, Liver
Multiple Liver Abscesses

•Note the multiple yellow to white nodules within the red parenchyma of the liver.
•The differential diagnosis is between abscess and metastatic. carcinoma.
•Microscopic appearance of the biopsy resolves the differential diagnosis.
•The most common cause is previous intra-abdominal operations.
•Culture of the lesions is a critical step towards the treatment plan.
Contrib. by: UCHC
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