CT evaluation of atypical hepatic fatty metamorphosis

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1990 Nov-Dec;14(6):1013-5. doi: 10.1097/00004728-199011000-00032.

Abstract

Focal fatty metamorphosis of the liver is a well-recognized entity characteristically demonstrated by a nonspherical, low-density area without mass effect. We present a case of focal fatty metamorphosis of the liver that shows multiple areas of low attenuation within the liver with mass effect. Radionuclide liver-spleen scan shows multiple focal defects corresponding to the areas of fatty metamorphosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Fatty Liver / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fatty Liver / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

Substances

  • Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid