CT, MRI and DWI Features of a Solid Organizing Hepatic Abscess. (13th August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Savastano, Sergio; Pellizzer, Giampiero; Di Grazia, Lorenzo; Giacomini, Dario; Beghetto, Mario
• Other Names: Kocakoc Ercan Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-08-13
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/930569
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : Solid organizing hepatic abscess is a rare form of focal infection, which needs differentiation from benign and malignant solid masses. We report a case of a 30-year-old man with a solid organizing hepatic abscess, diagnosed by imaging and ex juvantibus criteria. CT and MRI findings are presented and role of DWI is outlined. Noninvasive diagnosis of a solid organizing hepatic abscess is possible in the appropriate clinical setting; percutaneous or surgical biopsy may be indicated in equivocal cases.