Which of the following statement is true regarding pyogenic liver abscess?: (A) Diagnosis can be confirmed by serological test, (B) Radiographic features are diagnostic, (C) Usually a large and single abscess is seen in cases of direct spread, (D) Systemic manifestations are uncommon
Answer is C. Ans. (c) Usually a large and single abscess is seen in cases of direct spread* Pyogenic Liver abscess - Serology is not useful* Radiographic Features are not diagnostic.* Systemic manifestations are common.* MC type is Solitary and Large abscess due to Direct spread from Cholecystitis, Empyema Chest and Perinephric Abscess or Subdiaphragmatic collection.