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Category Gastrointestinal Imaging
Hepatic Angiomyolipoma and Lipoma
KEY FACTS Terminology Benign mesenchymal tumor containing variable amounts of smooth muscle (myoid), fat (lipoid), and proliferating blood vessel (angioid) components You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If…
Biliary Hamartomas
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Hepatic Adenoma
KEY FACTS Imaging Key features (not always present): Hypervascular, fat-containing, hemorrhagic, encapsulated MR shows some elements better than CT (lipid & hemorrhage) T1WI: Mass: Heterogeneous signal intensity – Increased signal intensity (due to fat or recent hemorrhage) – Decreased signal…
Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
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Hepatic Cavernous Hemangioma
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Hepatic Cyst
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Hepatic Transplantation
KEY FACTS Terminology Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) Imaging Allograft rejection No reliable imaging findings to suggest or confirm diagnosis Biliary leak From entry of T tube: Easily treated From biliary anastomosis: Requires revision From intrahepatic ducts: Biliary necrosis; catastrophic Biliary…
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
KEY FACTS Terminology Shunt between main portal vein and hepatic vein created with balloon-expandable metallic stent Imaging US is primary imaging tool following t ransjugular intrahepatic portocaval shunt (TIPS) Goal of US: Detect stenosis before shunt occludes or symptoms recur…
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
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