Hepatic Abscess in Cancer Patients

15 (75%) had a hematologic malignant neoplasm and five (25%) had a solid-tissue malignant neoplasm (P2=.014). Two patients with fungal abscesses (10%) had a prior invasive procedure (P2=.004) and 19 (95%) had prior chemotherapy (P2<.0001). As compared with fungal abscesses, bacterial abscesses were larger (P2<.00001) and fewer (P2=.004). Antibiotics and percutaneous or surgical drainage effectively treated bacterial abscesses. Amphotericin B usually eradicated hepatic fungal infections. Conclusions: The results of this study reveal the importance of the clincial setting in the diagnosis of hepatic abscesses in cancer patients. Aggressive treatment of these abscesses is indicated and is frequently effective.