Hepatic capsular retraction

Last revised by Henry Knipe on 29 Apr 2020

Hepatic capsular retraction is an uncommon finding that is defined as loss of the normal liver contour due to focal flattening/irregularity or concavity. It is related to several benign and malignant pathologies.

Differential diagnosis

The list of differential diagnoses associated with hepatic capsular retraction are given below:

Extrahepatic causes:

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