K75.0Dagger codeAsterisk code

Abscess of liver

Other inflammatory liver diseases

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GuidelinesLiver Abscess, PyogenicDescription General measures Medicine treatment ICD-10 code: K75.0 DESCRIPTION Focal bacterial infection, usually polymicrobial, of the liver with pus. Multiple abscesses are not uncommon. GENERAL MEASURES Drainage is essential in all cases. This should preferably be done percutaneously by inserting a catheter under ultrasound guidance. MEDICINE TREATMENT Empiric antibiotic therapy Amoxicil