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Focal fatty sparing in steatosis hepatis

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Upper abdominal pain, elevated liver enzymes.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

CT abdomen

ct

Pre and post contrast CT through the liver demonstrates a region of apparent hyperattenuation which does not however have mass effect. This is on the background of extensive diffuse hepatic steatosis. 

Case Discussion

Typical appearances of focal fatty sparing, involving the gallbladder fossa; a typical location. 

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