Acute hepatitis - starry sky appearance

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell , 25 Jul 2012
Diagnosis probable
Changed by Mostafa Elfeky, 26 Nov 2019

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Starry night appearance ofAcute hepatitis (ultrasound)- starry sky appearance
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6 weeks of right upper quadrant pain and elevated liver enzymes.
Age changed from 45 to 45 years.
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Acute hepatitis is a clinical and laboratory diagnosis. Starry sky appearance appears as bright echogenic dots throughout a background of decreased liver parenchymal echogenicity. It has poor sensitivity and specificity.

  • +<p>Acute hepatitis is a clinical and laboratory diagnosis. Starry sky appearance appears as bright echogenic dots throughout a background of decreased liver parenchymal echogenicity. It has poor sensitivity and specificity.</p>

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Starry night appearance of hepatitis (ultrasound)
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No corresponding CT abnormality.

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