Focal fatty infiltration and focal fatty sparing of the liver

Focal fatty infiltration and focal fatty sparing of the liver may be confused with multiple liver metastases on both ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) imaging. Radiologists need to be aware of this benign condition so that unnecessary investigations and liver biopsies can be avoided.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: P. Corr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2004-06-01
Series:South African Journal of Radiology
Online Access:https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/121
Description
Summary:Focal fatty infiltration and focal fatty sparing of the liver may be confused with multiple liver metastases on both ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) imaging. Radiologists need to be aware of this benign condition so that unnecessary investigations and liver biopsies can be avoided.
ISSN:1027-202X
2078-6778