Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma mimicking a liver abscess. Issue 12 (3rd August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yacoub, Haythem; Hassine, Hajer; Boukriba, Seif; Haouet, Slim; Ayari, Asma; Kchir, Hela; Maamouri, Nadia
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 8:Issue 12(2020)
• Page Start: 2510
• Page End: 2513
• Publication Date: 2020-08-03
• Subjects: intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma -- liver abscess -- liver cancer; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3201
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma masquerading as liver abscess, and presenting with fever, is a very rare situation and should be considered in nonresolving liver abscess. Only few cases were reported in the literature. This entity is characterized by late diagnosis and poor prognosis. Abstract : Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma masquerading as liver abscess, and presenting with fever, is a very rare situation and should be considered in nonresolving liver abscess. Only few cases were reported in the literature. This entity is characterized by late diagnosis and poor prognosis.