Hepatic abscesses as the primary presentation of Crohn's disease.
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Hepatic Abscesses have been reported in association with Crohn's disease (CD). They either occur as a complication of known CD, or as in this case, are the presentation of undiagnosed disease. The management of the CD associated with liver abscesses is a matter of debate. We report a case of CD presenting with hepatic abscesses, review the literature and discuss the management options.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
دوره 146 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000