Hemochromatosis of the liver

Case contributed by J. Ray Ballinger
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Signs of portal hypertension and skin discoloration.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
mri

Diffuse signal loss is seen in the liver on the T2-weighted images and especially the gradient echo image. Also note nodularity of the liver, a small amount of ascites and gastro-esophageal varices; stigmata of liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Prognosis in this case is poor.

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