Focal sparing

Segmental fatty infiltration/steatosis and focal sparing/non steatosis causing an inhomogeneous liver

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Abnormal liver function tests

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Segmental fatty infiltration/steatosis and focal sparing/non steatosis causing an inhomogeneous liver

Focal sparing

Fatty infiltration/steatosis and focal sparing/non steatosis causing segmental hypoechoic areas. There is a normal liver vascularity better seen within the hypoechoic areas than in the steatotic areas.

Focal sparing

Fatty infiltration/steatosis and focal sparing/non steatosis causing segmental hypoechoic areas. There is a normal liver vascularity better seen within the hypoechoic areas than in the steatotic areas.

Focal sparing

Normal liver vascularity within the hypoechoic areas

Fatty infiltration/steatosis and focal sparing/non steatosis causing segmental hypoechoic areas. The CT scan is normal.

Focal sparing

Details

Sex: Male
Age: 61
Body part: Liver

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Author

Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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