The “snowflake sign” in liver brucellosis refers to a characteristic appearance on radiological imaging. It is caused by a calcified granuloma within the liver, resulting from a chronic Brucella infection. This calcification often has a distinctive “snowflake” pattern due to its radiating, irregular shape. This sign can be a valuable clue in diagnosing hepatic brucellosis, especially in regions where the disease is endemic.
The snowflake sign / Castiglione, D.; Tiralongo, F.; Farina, R.; David, E.; Basile, A.. - In: ABDOMINAL RADIOLOGY. - ISSN 2366-0058. - 50:5(2025), pp. 2333-2335. [10.1007/s00261-024-04700-2]
The snowflake sign
Castiglione, D.;Tiralongo, F.;David, E.;
2025
Abstract
The “snowflake sign” in liver brucellosis refers to a characteristic appearance on radiological imaging. It is caused by a calcified granuloma within the liver, resulting from a chronic Brucella infection. This calcification often has a distinctive “snowflake” pattern due to its radiating, irregular shape. This sign can be a valuable clue in diagnosing hepatic brucellosis, especially in regions where the disease is endemic.File allegati a questo prodotto
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