Abstract
The CT findings in hepatic involvement by Echinococcus granulosus are described. Pathognomonic signs of the hydatid nature of a cystic lesion are visualization of the cystic wall on plain CT, calcification of the cyst wall, daughter cysts, and membrane detachment.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 839-845 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 1984 |
Keywords
- Computed tomography
- Cysts
- Echinococcus granulosus
- Liver
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology