A Case of Hepatic Abscess
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September 1882, with the following history and symptoms. Stated'that he had suffered from repeated attacks of ague and dysentery since childhood. He sustained a fall on his right side a few months before admission into hospital. Shortly after this he noticed a swelling under the right costal arch, and experienced also a slight pain. The pain and swelling gradually increased. During this time he suffered from slight attacks of fever. Bowels were generally constipated. Has had internal piles for the last, fourteen years. Had syphilis seventeen years ago, which was followed by secondary eruptions. Stated that he has never been in the habit of using alcohol in any form. Gave no history of dyspepsia. His general health ior some time past was bad. Condition on admission.?Complained of a dull aching pain in the right side. On examination there was found to be a tumour just below the sternum extending over the whole of the epigastric region, and below to about three inches above the umbilicus. It was not movable, and extended on the left side to a vertical line corresponding with the left nipple, and on the right side to a point about three-fourths of an inch inside the vertical line from the right nipple. The area of the liver's dulness commenced above on
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