CT and MRI of hepatic pseudotumor in long-standing biliary atresia.
Two patients who developed a hepatic pseudotumor in long-standing biliary atresia treated by hepatoportoenterostomy are presented. Both masses were detected during routine imaging surveillance prior to liver transplantation. The CT, MR, and pathologic appearances are described. Accurate radiologic identification of this entity is important for appropriate clinical management.
Wang
Zhen J
ZJ
Department of Radiology, University of California at San Francisco, 94143-0628, USA.
Coakley
Fergus V
FV
Ferrell
Linda D
LD
Rosenthal
Philip
P
D000293:Adolescent; D001656:Biliary Atresia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D018450:Disease Progression; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008105:Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed