Presentation
Abdominal right upper quadrant pain and fever.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Hepatic abscess
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A 51×38mm thick-walled fluid density lesion with internal air bubbles is noted at right liver lobe which shows peripheral ring enhancement.
The gallbladder is contracted and contains a 6mm gallstone.
Case Discussion
Features on CT scan are most consistent with hepatic abscess which is localized collections of necrotic inflammatory tissue caused by bacterial, parasitic, or fungal agents.
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