What is the definition or description of: hepatic abscess?

Definition provided: Hepatic abscess means that there is a pus cavity in the liver. The causes for this can be multiple, including bacteria and/or fungus coming from part of the intestine (such as diverticulitis), from a blocked bile duct, or seeding through the bloodstream from a distant infection. Hepatic abscesses often present with fevers, occasionally right upper quadrant pain, abnormal liver function tests.

Hepatic abscess: Hepatic abscess is a pus-filled mass inside the liver. The most common causes are abdominal infections such as appendicitis or diverticulitis due to haematogenous spread through the venous system.