Table 4.
Ultrasound Investigation Findings Regarding the Characteristic Features of the Abscess in Amoebic and Pyogenic Liver Abscess Patients.
| ALA (n = 66) (%) | PLA (n = 27) (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of abscess | ||
| >1 | 16 (24.24) | 19 (70.37) |
| 1 | 50 (75.75) | 8 (29.62) |
| Volume of abscess | ||
| <50 ml | 15 (22.72) | 2 (7.4) |
| 50–100 ml | 14 (21.21) | 11 (40.74) |
| 100–200 ml | 19 (28.78) | 6 (22.22) |
| 200–500 ml | 12 (18.18) | 5 (18.51) |
| 500–1500 ml | 6 (9.09) | 3 (11.11) |
| Lobes involved | ||
| Right lobe only | 53 (80.3) | 22 (81.48) |
| Left lobe only | 7 (10.61) | 3 (11.11) |
| Right and left lobes | 5 (7.57) | 2 (7.4) |
| Caudate lobe | 1 (1.51) | 0 |
| Segments involved | ||
| 6th and 7th segments | 35 (53.03) | 14 (51.85) |
| 8th segment | 19 (28.79) | 5 (18.51) |
| Other segments | 12 (18.18) | 7 (25.92) |
| Ruptured abscess | 10 (15.15) | 2 (7.4) |
ALA: amoebic liver abscess; PLA: pyogenic liver abscess