Presentation
Ultrasound performed for mildly elevated liver enzymes.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Geographic steatosis mimicking a mass
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Irregular area of hypoechogenicity in the liver without mass effect, likely geographic steatosis.. Recommend MRI for confirmation.
From the case:
Geographic steatosis mimicking a mass
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MRI confirms the sonogram findings of no mass effect and focal fatty sparing appearing as a pseudolesion.
Case Discussion
Look for mass effect and any vascular compromise when viewing a sonogram for lesion vs pseudolesion. MRI is useful to assess whether there is truly a mass or mass effect. In this case, the patient can be told to undertake lifestyle changes for steatosis and that no further workup is necessary.