Multiple liver pseudotumors due to hepatic steatosis and fatty sparing: A non-invasive imaging approach

In this study, we present two patients with hepatic steatosis and multiple nodular liver lesions, due to fatty infiltration and fatty sparing respectively, mimicking a primary tumor or metastases (“pseudotumors”).Since the differential diagnosis of this kind of lesions can be difficult based on imaging alone, the knowledge of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) findings may help radiologists to avoid an incorrect diagnosis of liver tumor, and unnecessary biopsies.
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - Category: Radiology Source Type: research