Epithelioid granulomas in a patient with hepatitis C virus

Hepatitis C virus infection causes an epidemic disease. The morphologic aspects of hepatitis C infection (HCV) are well established with regards to necroinflammatory processes and consequences like fibrosis, cirrhosis, and related neoplasms. However, the presence of epithelioid granulomas has not be...

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Main Authors: Raúl Pichardo-Bahena, Nahum Méndez-Sánchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2002-04-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119321829
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Summary:Hepatitis C virus infection causes an epidemic disease. The morphologic aspects of hepatitis C infection (HCV) are well established with regards to necroinflammatory processes and consequences like fibrosis, cirrhosis, and related neoplasms. However, the presence of epithelioid granulomas has not been well described for this infection. We report a patient with HCV and granulomas without any other co-infection or history of drug abuse.
ISSN:1665-2681