Diagnostic Ultrasound for Sonographers

Biloma

KEY FACTS Terminology Encapsulated collection of bile outside biliary tree You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Biliary Cystadenoma/Carcinoma

KEY FACTS You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Biliary Hamartoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Benign malformations of biliary tract Synonyms: von Meyenburg complex, bile duct hamartoma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…

Hepatic Cyst

KEY FACTS Terminology Benign, congenital or developmental, fluid-filled space with wall derived from biliary endothelium You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…

Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome (Venoocclusive Disease)

KEY FACTS Terminology Hepatic venous outflow obstruction due to occlusion of terminal hepatic venules and sinusoids Synonym: Hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If…

Hepatic Steatosis

KEY FACTS Terminology Accumulation of triglycerides within hepatocytes You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Hepatic Cirrhosis

KEY FACTS Terminology Common end response of liver to variety of insults, injuries, regeneration, and progressive fibrosis You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member.…

Acute Hepatitis

KEY FACTS Terminology Inflammation of liver due to viral infection or toxic agents You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Liver

GROSS ANATOMY Overview Liver: Largest gland and largest internal organ (average weight: 1,500 g) Functions – Processes all nutrients (except fats) absorbed from gastrointestinal (GI) tract; conveyed via portal vein – Stores glycogen, secretes bile Relations – Anterior and superior…

Sections

You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here