Annals of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (한국간담췌외과학회지)

The Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (한국간담췌외과학회)
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Atypical Hepatocellular Carcinoma Mimicking Abscess on Multiphasic CT Images and Comparison between Imaging Finding and Gross Specimen

  • Jang, Yun-Jin (Department of Radiology, Kyungpook National University Hospital) ;
  • Ryeom, Hunkyu (Department of Radiology, Kyungpook National University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Gab-Chul (Department of Radiology, Kyungpook National University Hospital) ;
  • Cheon, Jae Min (Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital) ;
  • Kwon, Hyung Jun (Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital) ;
  • Hwang, Yoon Jin (Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital)
  • Published : 2011.02.28
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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.

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