Condition
Amebic liver abscess
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 29 December 20041 min read
Alternative names
Hepatic amebiasis; Extraintestinal amebiasis; Abscess - amebic liver
Definition
Amebic liver abscess is a collection of pus in the liver caused by the intestinal parasite Entamoeba histolytica.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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