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Cirrhotic pattern in advanced hepatic sarcoidosis.
Susana Rico Gala1, Carolina Méndez Lucena2, Natalia Navas García3
1Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital de Valme, España.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|December 9, 2021
Summary
A 66-year-old female with diabetes experienced gastrointestinal issues. Liver biopsy revealed non-necrotizing granulomas, suggesting an inflammatory liver condition.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- A 66-year-old female with type-2 diabetes and dyslipidemia presented with vomiting, epigastric discomfort, and weight loss.
- These symptoms prompted an investigation into potential gastrointestinal and hepatic pathologies.
Observation:
- Impaired liver function tests were noted.
- Liver biopsy demonstrated non-necrotizing granulomas, indicating an inflammatory process.
Findings:
- Tomography revealed hypodense bands and parenchymal atrophy.
- Magnetic resonance imaging identified predominantly perivascular inflammatory bands.
Implications:
- The findings suggest an unusual inflammatory liver condition in a patient with metabolic comorbidities.
- Further investigation may be warranted to determine the etiology of the granulomatous inflammation and its impact on liver function.
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