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Unique CT imaging findings of liver in Wilson’s disease

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Purpose

To present unique CT imaging findings of the liver in Wilson’s disease.

Materials and methods

Thirteen consecutive subjects with clinically and/or pathologically proven Wilson’s disease underwent abdominal Computer Tomography examination.

Results

Hyperdense nodules and a honeycomb appearance were observed on unenhanced CT in 92.31 and 58.33% of our patients, respectively.

Conclusion

Wilson’s disease involving the liver has several unique CT findings in comparison to other types of cirrhosis. These specific features include hyperdense nodules and a honeycomb pattern not only in portal and parenchymal phases, but also in the pre-contrast scan.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 197 Rui Jin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China

    Weixia Li, Xiangtian Zhao, Weimin Chai, Radfan Mahyoub & Kemin Chen

  2. Department of Transplantation, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 197 Rui Jin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China

    Qian Zhan, Ying Yang & Baiyong Shen

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Li, W., Zhao, X., Zhan, Q. et al. Unique CT imaging findings of liver in Wilson’s disease. Abdom Imaging 36, 69–73 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-010-9606-8

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