Imaging in Abdominal Surgery

Polycystic Liver Disease

KEY FACTS Terminology Autosomal dominant polycystic liver disease (ADPLD) Part of fibropolycystic liver (& kidney) disease spectrum You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member.…

Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis

KEY FACTS Terminology Part of spectrum of congenital abnormalities resulting in variable degrees of fibrosis and cystic anomalies of liver, bile ducts, and kidneys (fibropolycystic disease) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy…

Splenic Cyst

KEY FACTS Imaging Spectrum of appearances on CT Solitary, well-defined, water density, unilocular cystic lesion – Thin wall with sharp interface to normal splenic tissue – No peripheral/intracystic enhancement or solid component Some cysts can have septations, trabeculations, thick wall,…

Splenosis

KEY FACTS Terminology Dissemination of splenic tissue into ectopic locations following splenic rupture (either traumatic or iatrogenic) Imaging Can occur in virtually every compartment of body Most common in abdomen/pelvis (65% of cases) Usually located within peritoneal cavity (greater omentum,…