Category Ultrasonography

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

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…

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.…

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…