Liver abscess physical examination

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Overview
Causes
Classification Pyogenic liver abscess Amoebic liver abscess
Differential Diagnosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Physical Examination

Eyes

• Pallor

Lungs

• Basal lung signs

Abdomen

• Tenderness and rigidity in right hypochondrium
• Palpable liver
• Intercostal tenderness