Hepatic Infections: A Comprehensive Imaging Review

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Gastrointestinal Infections

Author
1. Pankaj Gupta
2. Amrita Kalantri
3. Jayanta Samanta
4. Harshal Mandavdhare
5. Saroj K Sinha
ISSN
2277-5862
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10068-3026
Volume
9
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2019
Pages
12
Author Affiliations
    1. Division of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
    1. Division of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
    1. Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
    1. Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
    1. Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
  • Article keywords
    Hepatic infections, Hydatid cyst, Imaging, Liver abscess

    Abstract

    Hepatic infections are common and represent a heterogeneous group of disorders with varying severity. Patients with clinically suspected hepatic infections often undergo imaging evaluation. Imaging allows confirmation when the findings are typical. However, when the imaging appearances are atypical, imaging in conjunction with clinical and laboratory data allows narrowing the differential diagnoses. Further, image-guided sampling helps confirm diagnosis in certain situations. In this review, we describe the imaging appearance of various hepatic infections.

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