Hepatic pseudolesion

Case contributed by Wael Nemattalla , 26 Feb 2010
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Ayla Al Kabbani, 5 Dec 2019

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Normal hepatic perfusion defectHepatic pseudolesion - segment IVbIV b
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A common perfusion defect (yellow arrow) is seen adjacent to the fissure of the ligamentum teres. This perfusion defect is related to third inflow from paraumbilical systemic veins. Focal fatty infiltration is commonly seen in this location. Importantly, this normal variant must not be mistaken for a neoplasm.

  • -<p>A common perfusion defect (yellow arrow) is seen adjacent to the fissure of the <a title="Ligamentum teres (abdomen)" href="/articles/ligamentum-teres-abdomen">ligamentum teres</a>. This perfusion defect is related to third inflow from paraumbilical systemic veins. <a title="Focal fatty infiltration" href="/articles/focal-hepatic-steatosis">Focal fatty infiltration</a> is commonly seen in this location. Importantly, this normal variant must not be mistaken for a neoplasm.</p>
  • +<p>A common perfusion defect (yellow arrow) is seen adjacent to the fissure of the <a href="/articles/ligamentum-teres-abdomen">ligamentum teres</a>. This perfusion defect is related to third inflow from paraumbilical systemic veins. <a href="/articles/focal-hepatic-steatosis">Focal fatty infiltration</a> is commonly seen in this location. Importantly, this normal variant must not be mistaken for a neoplasm.</p>

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