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Focal steatosis of the liver may have various appearances on ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT). An unusual case with a macroscopically periportal location is presented and the etiology and differential diagnosis of the condition is discussed.
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Salmonson, E.C., Lundstedt, C., Holmin, T. et al. Focal periportal liver steatosis. Abdom Imaging 18, 39–41 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00201699
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