Hepatic Candidiasis Flashcards
1
Q
what is hepatic candidiasis caused by
A
Species of candida
2
Q
in what type of patients does hepatic candidiasis occur
A
Immunocompromised
Chemo, organ transplant, HIV
3
Q
what are clinical findings
A
nonspecific, persistent fever localized pain
4
Q
what organ does the candidal fungus most commonly invade
A
Perfused organs
Kidneys, brain, heart
5
Q
What is the sonographic appearance
A
small, hypoechoic masses with echogenic cores
6
Q
what is the sonographic appearance referred to as?
A
Bulls Eye Target
7
Q
How is hepatic candidiasis diagnosed
A
FNB
8
Q
The most common appearance of hepatic candidiasis
A
uniformly hypoechoic
