KEY FACTS Terminology Hepatic injury due to global or segmental hepatic venous outflow or inferior vena cava (IVC) obstruction Imaging Multiphasic CT or MR [± gadoxetate (Eovist) enhancement] Characteristic findings: Nodular regenerative hyperplasia in dysmorphic liver with venous collateral and…
KEY FACTS Terminology Acute, chronic, or neoplastic occlusion of portal vein (PV) due to thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, or tumor invasion Chronic PV occlusion with numerous periportal collaterals is referred to as "cavernous transformation" Imaging Color Doppler US initially : Accurate and…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Communication between branch of hepatic artery and portal venous system 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
KEY FACTS Terminology Localized proliferation of liver parenchyma within cirrhotic liver in response to liver injury May progress to become dysplastic or even malignant [hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)] Imaging Multiphasic gadoxetate (Eovist, Primovist)-enhanced MR, plus diffusion-weighted imaging is optimal imaging tool…
KEY FACTS Terminology Diffuse micro- or macronodular transformation of hepatic parenchyma without fibrous septa between nodules Larger focal lesions are called multiacinar (large) regenerative nodules (LRNs) Benign lesions: No potential for malignant transformation Imaging Gadoxetate (Eovist)-enhanced, multiphasic MR is best…
KEY FACTS Terminology Chronic liver disease characterized by diffuse parenchymal injury, extensive fibrosis, and conversion of liver architecture into structurally abnormal nodules Imaging US, CT, and MR all play important role in detection of cirrhosis and surveillance for development of…
KEY FACTS Terminology Injury to liver induced by exogenous toxins, either through direct hepatotoxicity or idiosyncratic reaction You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member.…
KEY FACTS Terminology Steatosis is metabolic complication of variety of toxic, ischemic, and infectious insults to liver Characterized by accumulation of increasing amounts of triglycerides within hepatocytes You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and…
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