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  • Radiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Brucella species.
  • Hepatic involvement in brucellosis can manifest as granulomas.
  • Radiological findings are crucial for diagnosing chronic infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the "snowflake sign" in hepatic brucellosis.
  • To highlight its diagnostic utility in radiological imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Review of radiological images in patients with confirmed hepatic brucellosis.
  • Correlation of imaging findings with clinical and microbiological data.

Main Results:

  • The "snowflake sign" is characterized by radiating, irregular calcifications within the liver.
  • This pattern is associated with calcified granulomas resulting from chronic Brucella infection.
  • The sign serves as a potential imaging clue for hepatic brucellosis.

Conclusions:

  • The "snowflake sign" is a distinctive radiological finding in liver brucellosis.
  • It can aid in the early diagnosis and management of the disease, especially in endemic regions.