Daniel Strayve, Jarom Ruby, Mustafa Abidalhassan, Gerald J. Hutfles, Kurt B. Schaberg, Dongguang Wei, Michael Corwin, Sepideh Gholami
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Abstract
Abstract We report a rare case of hepatic malakoplakia mimicking malignancy both in its clinical presentation and appearance on 4-phase computed tomography. This case highlights both an interesting variation by which this disease process can manifest and a multidisciplinary approach, which may be used to identify and treat future patients.
期刊介绍:
Medical professionals seeking an infectious diseases journal with true clinical value need look no further than Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice. Here, clinicians can get full coverage consolidated into one resource, with pertinent new developments presented in a way that makes them easy to apply to patient care. From HIV care delivery to Hepatitis C virus testing…travel and tropical medicine…and infection surveillance, prevention, and control, Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice delivers the vital information needed to optimally prevent and treat infectious diseases. Indexed/abstracted in: EMBASE, SCOPUS, Current Contents/Clinical Medicine