Among the other main infectious etiologies are perinephric abscesses, malaria, enteric fever, Epstein–Barr virus mononucleosis, cytomegalovirus and visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar).

Dr. Shelia Swartz shared practical insights into the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to enhance pediatric inpatient ...

British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease. 2009;9(3):119-125. Renal cortical abscess results from haematogenous spread of bacteria from a primary extrarenal focus of infection. In contrast ...

More information: Steven B. Soliman et al, Muscle Ultrasound, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1002/jum.16741 ...

A liver ultrasound is a quick, safe, painless, and relatively inexpensive test. However, the definite diagnosis of your condition may require additional testing.

Key Points 1. Secondary peritonitis is a surgical emergency with a mortality rate approaching 20%. 2. This case report outlines a rare case of a patient with cirrhosis who had an untreated perinephric ...

Introduction Fever is a common feature of many illnesses. In the majority of the cases, either the etiology is diagnosed or, as commonly seen in viral illnesses, the fever disappears spontaneously.

A large perinephric abscess on the right side was drained, and both the patient's own diseased kidneys were removed. The right kidney weighed 45 gm., and the left 96 gm.

If the gallbladder doesn't empty completely, the remaining particles, like cholesterol or calcium salts, can start to thicken and become biliary sludge. Learn more.

Amoebic liver abscess is the most common extra-intestinal manifestation of Entamoeba histolytica infection, which is transmitted via the fecal-oral route. Patients with amoebic liver abscess typically ...