DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2023.v11i09.026

Pages: 1682-1684

Emphysematous hepatitis is a rare fatal, rapidly progressive infection of the liver that typically occurs in individuals with diabetes. It is characterized by the accumulation of gas in the hepatic parenchyma replacing the healthy tissue and leading to acute liver failure. In this study, we present a case of emphysematous hepatitis affecting a 54-year- old diabetic man with extensive segmental replacement of liver parenchyma by gas. Although the patient received early broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy and supportive care, the condition progressed to a fatal outcome, which is consistent with other case reports. It is crucial for radiologists and clinicians to be aware of this condition and its potential fatality, allowing for early diagnosis and aggressive management to improve patient outcomes.