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Granulomas in the Liver, with a Focus on Infectious Causes.

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Hepatic granulomas are encountered in approximately 2% to 10% of liver biopsies. There are many potential infectious and noninfectious causes; granulomas can be generally classified by their morphology, which may… Click to show full abstract

Hepatic granulomas are encountered in approximately 2% to 10% of liver biopsies. There are many potential infectious and noninfectious causes; granulomas can be generally classified by their morphology, which may be helpful in refining the differential diagnosis. This article provides a review of hepatic granulomas with an emphasis on infectious causes.

Keywords: infectious causes; granulomas liver; liver focus; causes granulomas; focus infectious; pathology

Journal Title: Surgical pathology clinics
Year Published: 2018

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