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Multiple infarcted regenerative nodules in liver cirrhosis after systemic hypotension due to septic shock: radiologic findings

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We describe a case of multiple infarcted regenerative nodules in a patient with advanced liver cirrhosis who had experienced an episode of septic shock. Sonography showed multiple hypoechoic or isoechoic nodules; contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed multiple, low-attenuating nodules with rim enhancement; and magnetic resonance imaging showed multiple nodules of low, iso-, or high signal intensity. Explanted liver showed coagulation necrosis of multiple regenerative nodules. Peribiliary cysts in chronic liver diseases, liver abscesses, spontaneous necrosis of hepatocellular carcinomas, and metastasis should be differentiated.

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  1. Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 50 Ilwon-dong, Kangnam-ku, Seoul 135-710, Korea

    E. Kim, D. Choi, H. K. Lim & J. H. Lim

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Kim, E., Choi, D., Lim, H. et al. Multiple infarcted regenerative nodules in liver cirrhosis after systemic hypotension due to septic shock: radiologic findings . Abdom Imaging 29, 208–210 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-003-0121-z

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