Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge Dr. Joseph F. Woodward for his contribution to this chapter in the previous edition. Abstract Pyomyositis, a disease historically seen in tropical climates, is characterized by primary abscess formation in the skeletal musculature.…
Abstract Liver abscess is comprised of two main types: pyogenic and amebic. The most common type is pyogenic, which usually results from biliary and intra-abdominal infections. On the other hand, amebic liver abscess occurs far less frequently and is a…
Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge Dr. Austin L. Spitzer for his contribution to this chapter in the previous edition. Abstract Hydatid cyst disease or echinococcosis is a parasitic infection caused by the Echinococcus tapeworm larvae. Of the seven…
Abstract Acute ascending cholangitis is a biliary tract infection resulting from bile duct obstruction. It carries potential for significant morbidity and mortality and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Clinical presentation can range from a mild, self-limited course to a serious,…