Granulomatous Hepatitis preceding Hodgkin's Disease (Case-Report and Review on Differential Diagnosis).
Granulomas are a frequent finding in various organs with a wide range of causes. Hepatic granulomas most often occur in the course of sarcoidosis or tuberculosis. However, they also may develop during Hodgkin's disease or sometimes even precede lymphoma as shown in the case of a patient presented here. Early diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease is essential, and in the case of unexplained granulomatous hepatitis it can be achieved by taking the patients history into consideration.
Bergter
Wolfgang
W
Georg-August Universität, Zentrum Innere Medizin, Abteilung Gastroenterologie und Endokrinologie, Göttingen, Germany.
Fetzer
Ingrid-Corina
IC
Sattler
Burkhardt
B
Ramadori
Giuliano
G