Published March 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

CT and angiography of peliosis hepatis

  • 1. Univ. of Occupational and Environmental Health, Yahatanishi-ku, Japan

Description

Peliosis hepatis is a rare condition characterized by multiple small blood-filled spaces in the liver parenchyma. This condition is usually found incidentally at autopsy or surgery in patients suffering from various wasting diseases. Although more than 100 cases have been reported, descriptions of the radiologic manifestations are rare. The authors report the computed tomographic (CT) and angiographic findings in a case of peliosis hepatis

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Am. J. Roentgenol.
Journal Volume
142
Journal Issue
3
Series
Am. J. Roentgenol.
Journal Page Range
539-540
ISSN
0092-5381