A most common cause of amoebic lung abscess is –
Correct Answer: Direct extension from liver
Description: Amoebic lung abscess is a result of direct spread of infection from liver to lung.
The infection spreads directly through the diaphragm.
The most common area of the lung involved is right lower lobe.
The amoebic liver abscess ruptures and then it can involve any of the following structures.
Right lung (Most commonly)
Right pleural cavity
Left Lung
Pericardium
Peritoneal cavity
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"Pleuropulmonary involvement is seen in 20-30 % of cases and is the most frequent complication of Amoebic liver abscess"- Harrison
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