Anchovy sauce-like material is associated with:
Correct Answer: Amoebic liver abscess
Description: Entamoeba histolytica causes amoebic liver abscess. The centre of the abscess contains thick chocolate brown pus i.e. Anchovy sauce pus which is liquefied necrotic liver tissue. It is bacteriologically sterile & free of Amoeba. Liver abscess may be multiple on more often solitary, usually located on upper right lobe of liver. -Signs of amoebic liver abscess are:- 1. Painful Hepatomegaly 2. Fever 3. Anorexia 4. Nausea 5. Weight Loss.
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