multiloculated abscess

is multiloculated abscess indicative of hematogenous spread and bacterimia?

[Godofredo MD]

Hi.

It is possible as reports indicate that abscesses caused by hematogenous spread from a distant focus are more commonly multiple and multiloculated. These infections are commonly associated with endocarditis, lung infections , neutropenia, transplantation, and HIV infection.

Hope this helps.

[sonu78]

Hi,
Abscess can occur in any part of the body. Multiloculations means that there numerous pockets of pus within a single abscess cavity. Abscess formed in internal organs are usually due to hematogenous spread of microbes. But direct inoculation of organisms do occur.

[Caliber2005]

Hi,
Yes, it is a possibility, but you should be able to identify the source of infection or initial bacterimia.
There are organisms which causes abcess (abscess) due to hematogenous spread in brain, liver among others.