The Inhomogeneous Focal Fat Distribution as Pseudolesions in a Patient with Pancreatic Carcinoma
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pseudolesion of liver, diffusion-weighted MR-imaging, hepatobiliary phase MR-imaging after hepatocyte-specific contrast agentsAbstract
This case highlights the challenge of differentiating between hepatic pseudolesions caused by inhomogeneous fat distribution and true metastatic lesions. T1w opposed-phase imaging, diffusion-weighted imaging and hepatobiliary phase imaging after the administration of hepatocyte-specific contrast agents are crucial in making this distinction (4-5). The use of CEUS as a follow-up tool further aids in confirming the non-metastatic nature of such findings.
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