Korean J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg.  2011 Feb;15(1):58-61.

Atypical Hepatocellular Carcinoma Mimicking Abscess on Multiphasic CT Images and Comparison between Imaging Finding and Gross Specimen

• Jang YJ
• Ryeom H
• Kim GC
• Cheon JM
• Kwon HJ
• Hwang YJ

Abstract

Although multiphasic CT is an efficient technique for determination of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), occasionally, diagnosis of HCC using multiphasic CT can be difficult. Herein we present a case of HCC that was indicative of a typical abscess on CT imaging and compared the image findings with the gross specimen. The patient's body temperature and laboratory results indicated that inflammation were in the normal range. This case emphasizes that not only imaging findings but also clinical presentation should be considered to achieve a correct diagnosis in clinical practice.

Keyword

Hepatocellular carcinoma; Abscess; Multiphasic CT

MeSH Terms

Abscess
Body Temperature
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Inflammation
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