LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1.  To describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation and imaging manifestations of
hepatobiliary infections.
2. To discuss the clinical implications of specific imaging findings.
3.  To discuss the role of image-guided interventions and pertinent management issues.

BACKGROUND:
Hepatobiliary infections range from more commonly encountered pyogenic and amoebic abscesses to relatively uncommon mycobacterial infections such as TB, fungal infections such as candidiasis, mucormycosis and parasitic infections such as schistosomiasis, hydatid cyst, oriental cholangiohepatitis, biliary ascariasis, etc. These infections may be suspected clinically or come as a surprise on imaging. Cross-sectional imaging techniques, particularly CT enables accurate detection of these infections.

CONCLUSION:
A wide spectrum of hepatobiliary infections are encountered in the clinical practice of which some are relatively uncommon and may pose a challenge for the unwary radiologist. Knowledge of salient imaging features of these infections is of utmost importance because prompt recognition enables appropriate management

Imaging Spectrum of Hepatic Infections: Common, Rare and Exotic