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Emphysematous hepatitis: A case report and review of literature

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Emphysematous hepatitis (EH) is a recently described gas forming liver infection, often associated with diabetes mellitus. It is often associated with poor prognosis, with rapidly fatal course in most reported cases. Its diagnosis is based on CT findings when an extensive gas replacing the liver parenchyma is present. We report the case of a 77-year-old woman with history of diabetes mellitus who presented in the emergency department with acute onset of cutaneomucous jaundice and fever, and in whom an abdominopelvic CT scan showed findings consistent with emphysematous hepatitis. EH is a rare condition with high mortality rate, however early diagnosis can be crucial in order to decrease mortality.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.09.059

Authors: Chetoui Ayoub, Alouazen Oula, Elouafi Nabila, Oulad Amar Asmae, Alaoui Rachidi Siham

Institution: Abdelmalek Essaâdi University

Language: English

Topic: Amoebic Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550