Korean J Gastroenterol.  2023 Aug;82(2):102-104. 10.4166/kjg.2023.063.

Atypical Manifestation of Liver Abscess after COVID-19 Infection

• Chun HS
• Lee M

• KMID: 2545335
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2023.063

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  Fig. 1 Computed tomography of the liver. Multiple low density lesions less than 1 cm size were seen in both hemiliver (A, B). It showed the possibility of cyst or microabscess such as fungal infection.

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  Fig. 2 Magnetic resonance imaging of the liver. Numerous microabscess suspected of tuberculosis or fungal infection were observed in both hemiliver at T1 weighted (A) and T2 weighted (B) image.

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  Fig. 3 Computed tomography of the liver one month after discharge. Complete resolution of numerous microabscess was noted in both hemiliver (A, B).

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