Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Nov 26, 2023; 11(33): 8078-8083
Published online Nov 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i33.8078
Hepatocellular carcinoma presenting as organized liver abscess: A case report
Sung Hyeok Ryou, Hyun Deok Shin, Suk Bae Kim
Sung Hyeok Ryou, Hyun Deok Shin, Suk Bae Kim, Department of Internal Medicine, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan 31116, Chungnam, South Korea
Author contributions: Kim SB contributed to the study conceptualization; Ryou SH contributed to patient follow-up and monitoring and drafted the original manuscript; Shin HD and Kim SB contributed to reviewing the manuscript and editing; All of the authors critically reviewed the manuscript and approved the final version.
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Corresponding author: Suk Bae Kim, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Dankook University College of Medicine, 119 Dandae-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan 31116, Chungnam, South Korea. dryakson@hanmail.net
Received: October 4, 2023
Peer-review started: October 4, 2023
First decision: October 24, 2023
Revised: November 2, 2023
Accepted: November 17, 2023
Article in press: November 17, 2023
Published online: November 26, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is more difficult to treat and has a higher mortality rate than other carcinomas, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis. Radiologic examination is crucial for diagnosing HCC. If characteristic findings and underlying liver disease are present, a diagnosis can be made, but when HCC is accompanied by a liver abscess, diagnosis may be delayed by atypical radiologic findings. The present patient was hospitalized for an organized liver abscess with calcification but was subsequently diagnosed with HCC. This case report aims to assist in the diagnosis of HCC, which can manifest in various forms.