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Ann Hepatol 2013; 12 (1)
Granulomatous hepatitis caused by Q fever: a differential diagnosis of fever of unknown origin
Aguilar-Olivos N, Manzano-Robleda MC, Gutiérrez-Grobe Y, Chablé-Montero F, Albores-Saavedra J, López-Méndez E
Language: English
References: 10
Page: 138-141
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ABSTRACT
The differential diagnosis of fever of unknown origin (FUO) includes infectious, neoplastic, rheumaticinflammatory
and miscellaneous diseases. We report the case of a 35-year-old man with FUO caused by Q
fever. A liver biopsy showed the characteristic fibrin-ring lipogranulomas compatible with Q fever. The
serologic tests confirmed the diagnosis of acute infection by
Coxiella burnetii. The therapeutic response
was excellent. In conclusion, we described a patient with acute Q fever and granulomatous hepatitis.
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