Nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver in Budd-Chiari syndrome: CT and MR features

Abdom Imaging. 2000 May-Jun;25(3):255-8. doi: 10.1007/s002610000027.

Abstract

We report the imaging findings of spiral computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, and MR angiography in a patient with nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver associated with Budd-Chiari syndrome. Spiral CT showed multiple enhancing nodules during the hepatic arterial and portal venous phases. MR images showed multiple hyperintense nodules on T1-weighted images and hypointense or isointense nodules on T2-weighted images. MR angiography showed thrombotic occlusion of three hepatic veins, suggesting Budd-Chiari syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Budd-Chiari Syndrome / complications
  • Budd-Chiari Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Focal Nodular Hyperplasia / diagnosis*
  • Focal Nodular Hyperplasia / etiology
  • Humans
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*