Pichardo-Bahena R, Méndez-Sánchez N

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Hepatitis C virus infection causes an epidemic disease. The morphologic aspects of hepatitis C infection (HCV) are well established with regards to necroinflammatory processes and consequences like fibrosis, cirrhosis, and related neoplasms. However, the presence of epithelioid granulomas has not been well described for this infection. We report a patient with HCV and granulomas without any other co-infection or history of drug abuse.

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