Perihepatitis
Perihepatitis
Perihepatitis (pronounced: per-ee-hep-a-ti-tis) is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the tissues surrounding the liver. It is often associated with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and is sometimes referred to as Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome.
Etymology
The term "perihepatitis" is derived from the Greek words "peri" meaning around, "hepar" meaning liver, and "-itis" indicating inflammation. Thus, it literally means inflammation around the liver.
Symptoms
The symptoms of perihepatitis can vary, but often include right upper quadrant abdominal pain, fever, and nausea. In some cases, patients may also experience referred pain in the right shoulder due to irritation of the diaphragm.
Causes
Perihepatitis is most commonly caused by the spread of a bacterial infection from the pelvic region to the liver, often as a complication of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). The most common bacteria involved are Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which are sexually transmitted.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of perihepatitis typically involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, and imaging studies such as ultrasound or CT scan. Blood tests may also be used to detect signs of inflammation and infection.
Treatment
Treatment for perihepatitis usually involves antibiotics to treat the underlying infection. In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove abscesses or to prevent further spread of the infection.
Related Terms
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Perihepatitis
- Wikipedia's article - Perihepatitis
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski