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ArticleCureus2024

The Hepatic Imposter: Solitary Necrotic Nodules Masquerading as Hepatic Metastasis.

Mohamed A Ebrahim, Eli A Zaher, Parth Patel, Omar Al Salman, Konrad Stelmark

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Mohamed A EbrahimInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, USA.
Eli A ZaherInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, USA.
Parth PatelInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, USA.
Omar Al SalmanGastroenterology, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Joliet, USA.
Konrad StelmarkInternal Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, POL.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Solitary necrotic nodules in the liver present a diagnostic challenge due to their rarity and resemblance to metastatic tumors. We report a case where imaging revealed multiple hepatic lesions suggestive of malignancy, prompting a needle biopsy. Histopathology confirmed necrosis without malignancy. Despite advancements in imaging modalities, distinguishing solitary necrotic nodules from metastases remains difficult. Recognition of characteristic imaging features and consideration of biopsy are crucial for accurate diagnosis and management. This case underscores the importance of thorough evaluation and differential diagnosis in liver lesions to prevent unnecessary surgical interventions and ensure appropriate clinical care.

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computed tomographyhepatic noduleshepatocellular carcinoma (hcc)metastasisnecrosis

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PMID38803714
PMCPMC11129603

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