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Inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver revealing gynecological Corynebacterium infection

Mathieu Bernard1, Isabelle Marie, Ghassan Riachi

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rouen-Boisguillaume, France.

Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology
|August 20, 2005
PubMed

Insights

Inflammatory pseudotumor (IPL) of the liver, a rare benign condition, can be linked to infections. Prompt antibiotic therapy for associated Corynebacterium endometritis led to a favorable outcome, avoiding surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Pathology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Inflammatory pseudotumor (IPL) of the liver is a rare benign entity.
  • IPL is often associated with various infections, including those of the digestive tract and mouth.

Observation:

  • A case of hepatic IPL was observed in a patient with concurrent endometritis.
  • The endometritis was found to be related to Corynebacterium infection.

Findings:

  • The patient experienced a favorable outcome of hepatic IPL following the initiation of appropriate antibiotic therapy.
  • Antibiotic therapy proved effective in managing hepatic IPL associated with underlying Corynebacterium infection.

Implications:

  • Antibiotic therapy can be effective for hepatic IPL linked to infections, potentially avoiding surgical intervention.
  • A comprehensive clinical evaluation, including a gynecological assessment, is recommended when hepatic IPL is diagnosed.

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