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Published in: Insights into Imaging 6/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Review

The imaging conundrum of hepatic lymphoma revisited

Authors: S. Rajesh, Kalpana Bansal, Binit Sureka, Yashwant Patidar, Chhagan Bihari, Ankur Arora

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 6/2015

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Abstract

The imaging manifestations of hepatic lymphoma, both in its primary and secondary form, are extremely variable and overlap with a number of other more common hepatic diseases. However, in the appropriate clinical context, combining the imaging and laboratory features can aid in making the correct diagnosis. Since the management and prognosis of lymphomas are significantly different from other malignancies, early diagnosis and prompt commencement of therapy is of paramount importance. The various morphological appearances of hepatic lymphoma on imaging have been described here along with their possible differentials.

Teaching points

• Primary hepatic lymphoma is extremely rare.
• Secondary liver involvement occurs in 50 % of patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
• The imaging manifestations of hepatic lymphoma are largely non-specific.
• Some imaging features may be helpful in the appropriate clinical setting.
• Management and prognosis of lymphoma is significantly different from other malignancies.
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Metadata
Title
The imaging conundrum of hepatic lymphoma revisited
Authors
S. Rajesh
Kalpana Bansal
Binit Sureka
Yashwant Patidar
Chhagan Bihari
Ankur Arora
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Insights into Imaging / Issue 6/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13244-015-0437-6

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