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Extracapsular Hepatocellular Adenoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma, Iisin Y. Comba, Richard Henriquez, Sundeep Kumar, Ruthvik Srinvasa-Murthy, Maria Wallis-Crespo, Olga Karasik, Lakhinder Bhatia, Dong Xu
Extracapsular Hepatocellular Adenoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma, Iisin Y. Comba, Richard Henriquez, Sundeep Kumar, Ruthvik Srinvasa-Murthy, Maria Wallis-Crespo, Olga Karasik, Lakhinder Bhatia, Dong Xu
Gastroenterology
Introduction: Hepatocellular adenoma (HCA) is a benign tumor of the liver and almost always located intracapsular. Bleeding (25%), and malignant transformation (5%) can complicate the disease course if left untreated. Herein, we present a case of extracapsular HCA of ectopic liver in the omentum complicated with intraperitoneal hemorrhage.
Case Description/Methods: A 43-year-old lady with no past medical history presented to emergency department with two-day history of left shoulder pain and epigastric discomfort. Her only medication was an oral contraceptive pill (OCP). On physical exam, the patient had persistent sinus tachycardia, and epigastric tenderness. Initial labs were unremarkable except for mildly …
Felty's Syndrome: Triad Not Always Evident, Pablo G. Dubon Md, Frederick Lim Md, Shfali Bhandari Md, Sukhmani Chauhan Md, Puja Solanki Md, Luis Silva Md
Felty's Syndrome: Triad Not Always Evident, Pablo G. Dubon Md, Frederick Lim Md, Shfali Bhandari Md, Sukhmani Chauhan Md, Puja Solanki Md, Luis Silva Md
Internal Medicine
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