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Remarkable alpha-fetoprotein elevation and pseudo-infarction of cirrhotic liver: case report
- Source :
- Exploration of Digestive Diseases, Vol 3, Iss 2, Pp 86-91 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Open Exploration Publishing Inc., 2024.
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Abstract
- This is a case of remarkable alpha-fetoprotein in a female patient with known cryptogenic liver cirrhosis. Both ultrasound and triphasic computed tomography (CT) abdomen cannot diagnose or exclude hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It turns out to be a case of portal vein thrombosis and hepatic pseudo-infarction. It is better to postpone the therapeutic intervention, whether surgical or chemotherapeutic, in cases not confirmed to be HCC for at least 3 months to avoid misdiagnosis of hepatic pseudo-infarction.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 28336321
- Volume :
- 3
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Exploration of Digestive Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.38681c0a78e049e4a5f41babfed4754a
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.37349/edd.2024.00041