Hepatic Lesion in Chickenpox

Chickenpox in pregnancy: revisited.

Varicella infection during the first and second trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk for congenital varicella syndrome 0.5-1.5% above the baseline risk for major malformation. Third trimester infection may lead to maternal pneumonia which can be life threatening if not treated appropriately. Varicella-zoster immune globulin (VZIG) should be administered as soon as possible preferably wi...

Focal hepatic lesion ultrasound-guided biopsies.

PURPOSE To compare the results of pathologic and cytologic reports of specimens acquired from focal liver lesions using ultrasound-guided biopsy and to evaluate the necessity of performing both techniques in the same patient. MATERIALS AND METHODS 21 patients were eligible for enrollment in the study. Specimens for both pathologic and cytologic examination were obtained from 16 lesions using ...

A cystic hepatic lesion: when to worry?

A 16-year old female presented to hospital with abdominal pain. Features on computed tomography raised the possibility of biliary cystadenoma or cystadenocarcinoma. She underwent a liver resection, and histopathology confirmed a serous biliary cystadenoma. This case is presented to highlight the radiological features of this uncommon pre-malignant condition as well as to summarize a management ...

Chickenpox vaccination, not chickenpox, should be routine for Canadian children.

Chickenpox chorioretinitis.

Chickenpox infection in an adult was complicated by peripheral chorioretinitis and treated with oral acyclovir. Similarities of this case to the recently proposed mild type of acute retinal necrosis syndrome are discussed.