Presentation
Screening US.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Focal hepatic steatosis - absent vessel distortion
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A circumscribed area of geographic hyperechogenicity is visible near the porta hepatis - a fairly typical location for focal hepatic steatosis. A hepatic vein is traversing through this area uninterrupted, which is highly suggestive of fatty infiltration and is a strong indicator of non-masslike behavior.
Case Discussion
Absent vessel distortion is an important feature focal fatty infiltration and a benign behavior in general.
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