title: Granulomatous liver diseases: a review.
abstract: Granulomas that consist of focal accumulations of macrophages are commonly found in the liver due to stimulation of the immune system by a number of agents. Manifestations are variable depending on whether the underlying cause is a systemic disease or a primary hepatic granulomatous reaction. This article describes the common causes, presentation, histopathology, and manifestations of granulomatous diseases as well as various diagnostic and management strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut 06030, USA.
authors.forename: Marcy
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Coash
authors.forename: Faripour
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Forouhar
authors.forename: Catherine H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: George Y
authors.initials: GY
authors.lastname: Wu
mesh_terms: D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006099:Granuloma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008105:Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / Q000150:complications; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008264:Macrophages / Q000473:pathology; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000150:complications; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000150:complications