title: Pyogenic hepatic abscess.
abstract: Presented is a case of spontaneous pyogenic hepatic abscess in a previously healthy young man without associated risk factors. This disease entity has a low incidence, however, it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality if diagnosis and treatment are delayed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Vukmir
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed