Multifocal nodular steatosis

Authors

  • TA Fassaert Department of Radiology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, Postbus 90153, 5200 ME ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
  • ER Ranschaert Department of Radiology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, Postbus 90153, 5200 ME ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
  • MDF de Jong Department of Radiology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, Postbus 90153, 5200 ME ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
  • I Dubelaar Department of Radiology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, Postbus 90153, 5200 ME ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.295

Keywords:

Liver, diseases

Abstract

Background: A 62-year-old male with no medical history underwent an ultrasonography of the abdomen because of changed bowel habits and abdominal pain. CT-scan of the abdomen was performed, which initially suggested liver metastases. However, no primary tumor could be identified. Further work-up comprised optical colonoscopy which showed diverticulosis but no evidence of malignancy. Tumor markers were within normal limits. US-guided biopsy revealed normal liver parenchyma but the representativity of the biopsy was questioned. PET-CT scan was planned and a new biopsy was requested, but after interdisciplinary discussion it was decided to perform MRI of the liver first.

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2013-07-01

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