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Hepatic steatosis and hemangioma

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female

CT A/P

ct

CT shows a hepatic nodule in segment VI that is hyperdense compared to steatotic liver parenchyma. After contrast administration is noted a progressive peripheral enhancement that is centripetal and has a delayed homogenization.   

Annotated image

CT shows a hepatic nodule in segment VI that is hyperdense compared to steatotic liver parenchyma. After contrast administration is noted a progressive peripheral enhancement that is centripetal and has a delayed homogenization.   

Case Discussion

Diffuse hepatic steatosis is a common imaging finding, and can lead to difficulties assessing the liver appearances, specially on ultrasound exam. 

Hepatic hemangioma is a benign non-neoplastic hypervascular liver lesions. They are frequently diagnosed as an incidental findings on imaging and most patients are asymptomatic.

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