Periportal hyperechogenicity
Last revised by Mohamed Saber on 18 Dec 2021
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Salam H, Saber M, Weerakkody Y, et al. Periportal hyperechogenicity. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 07 Dec 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-12818
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14 Jan 2011, Hani Makky Al Salam
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18 Dec 2021, Mohamed Saber ◉
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- Periportal hyperchogenicity
- Periportal increased echogenicity
- Periportal high echogenicity
- Causes of periportal hyper echogenicity
- Differential diagnosis of periportal hyper echogenicity
Periportal hyperechogenicity can result from many causes including:
- pneumobilia
- cholecystitis
- schistosomiasis of the portal region
- recurrent pyogenic cholangitis (oriental)
- inflammatory bowel disease: has been described to give "echo-rich" periportal cuffing 2
References
- 1. Stephen Chapman. Chapman Nakielny Aids To Radiological Differential Diagnosis. (2013) ISBN: 9780702051760
- 2. Neesse A, Huth J, Heumann T et al. Echo-Rich and Echo-Poor Periportal Cuffing: Pole Position for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Ultraschall in Med. 2008;29(06):633-8. doi:10.1055/s-2008-1027861
- 3. Chau E, Leong L, Chan F. Prominent Periportal Echogenicity: Its Sonographic Evaluation and Its Significance. BJR. 1986;59(702):543-6. doi:10.1259/0007-1285-59-702-543
- 4. Ringler M, Sturm W, Kathrein H, Judmaier G. Periportale Hyperechogenität Der Leber. Ultraschall in Med. 2008;18(01):31-4. doi:10.1055/s-2007-1000512
- 5. Fidan N, Mermi Yetis E, Murat M, Yucesoy C, Turgal E, Metin M. Is the Presence of Echo-Rich Periportal Cuffing in the Liver Indicator for Abdominal Inflammation in Pediatric Patients? Med Ultrason. 2019;21(3):225-31. doi:10.11152/mu-1940 - Pubmed
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