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An unexpected complication of a liver biopsy.

Authors :
Terpstra OT
Van Vroonhoven TJ
Muller H
Source :
The British journal of surgery [Br J Surg] 1977 Jun; Vol. 64 (6), pp. 436-7.
Publication Year :
1977

Abstract

A case of anaphylactic shock after percutaneous liver biopsy is described. This was due to rupture of a large echinococcal cyst localized in the liver. Diagnosis and treatment with a review of the literature are discussed with emphasis on the complete removal of both the cyst and the surrounding capsule of fibrous liver tissue.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0007-1323
Volume :
64
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The British journal of surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
871620
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800640617