Aspiration cytology of liver abscess uncovering metastatic rectal mucosal melanoma-A case report.
Cytopathology
; 35(1): 163-166, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
Aspirates of liver abscess are frequently encountered in routine practice and are often of a low index of suspicion. However, necrotic liver metastasis clinically and radiologically mimics liver abscesses, and malignant cells can be obscured in an inflammation-rich background on cytology. It is important to recognise malignant neoplasms in this scenario, in particular uncommon conditions such as metastatic mucosal melanoma.
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Assunto principal:
Segunda Neoplasia Primária
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Abscesso Hepático
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Neoplasias Hepáticas
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Melanoma
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article