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  • Title: Hepatocellular carcinoma presenting as a pyogenic liver abscess in a patient with hemochromatosis.
    Author: Yang YH, Chen CC, Chiang JH, Kung SP, Tsay SH, Wang SS, Chang FY, Lee SD.
    Journal: Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei); 2000 Jan; 63(1):53-7. PubMed ID: 10645051.
    Abstract:
    Primary hemochromatosis is rare in Taiwan. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is endemic in Taiwan, but HCC with initial presentation as pyogenic liver abscess is unusual. We report a case of HCC presenting as pyogenic liver abscess in a hemochromatotic patient with cirrhosis. The patient underwent hepatectomy and had a smooth postoperative course. Unfortunately, he died of pneumonia eight months after surgery. HCC should be considered in the differential diagnosis in hemochromatotic patients with a pyogenic liver abscess.
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