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Typical imaging finding of hepatic infections: a pictorial essay

Authors: Sonaz Malekzadeh, Lucien Widmer, Faezeh Salahshour, Bernhard Egger, Maxime Ronot, Harriet C. Thoeny

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 2/2021

Abstract

Hepatic infections are frequent in clinical practice. Although epidemiological, clinical and laboratory data may suggest hepatic infection in certain cases, imaging is nearly always necessary to confirm the diagnosis, assess disease extension and its complications, evaluate the response to treatment, and sometimes to make differential diagnoses such as malignancies. Ultrasound (US) is usually the first-line investigation, while computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provide better characterization and a more precise assessment of local extension, especially biliary and vascular. The purpose of this article is to describe the typical features and main complications of common hepatic infections. Familiarity with the radiological features of this entity can help suggest the correct diagnosis and the need for further studies as well as determine appropriate and timely treatment.

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Title: Typical imaging finding of hepatic infections: a pictorial essay
Authors: Sonaz Malekzadeh
Lucien Widmer
Faezeh Salahshour
Bernhard Egger
Maxime Ronot
Harriet C. Thoeny
Publication date: 01-02-2021
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Computed Tomography
Echinococcosis
Computed Tomography
Ultrasound
Published in: Abdominal Radiology / Issue 2/2021
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-020-02642-z

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