Ultrasonography and computed tomography in the evaluation of hepatic microabscesses in the immunosuppressed patient.
The computed tomographic body scans and ultrasonograms from two patients with hepatic microabscesses are discussed. During ultrasonography a "target" appearance, typical of metastatic disease, was noted. The usual appearance of hepatic abscesses as well as a differential diagnosis for these lesions is presented.
D000328:Adult; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy; D007938:Leukemia / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014463:Ultrasonography