MR Imaging of the Perihepatic Space.

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Date publication

novembre 2020

Journal

Korean journal of radiology

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr HOEFFEL Christine


Tous les auteurs :
Bonnin A, Durot C, Djelouah M, Dohan A, Arrivé L, Rousset P, Hoeffel C

Résumé

The perihepatic space is frequently involved in a spectrum of diseases, including intrahepatic lesions extending to the liver capsule and disease conditions involving adjacent organs extending to the perihepatic space or spreading thanks to the communication from intraperitoneal or extraperitoneal sites through the hepatic ligaments. Lesions resulting from the dissemination of peritoneal processes may also affect the perihepatic space. Here we discuss how to assess the perihepatic origin of a lesion and describe the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of normal structures and fluids that may be abnormally located in the perihepatic space. We then review and illustrate the MRI findings present in cases of perihepatic infectious, tumor-related, and miscellaneous conditions. Finally, we highlight the value of MRI over computed tomography.

Mots clés

Computed tomography, Liver, Magnetic resonance imaging, Peritoneum

Référence

Korean J Radiol. 2020 Nov 19;: