Answer of October 2005

 

Clinical History:


72 years old male, presents with deranged liver function tests.



Figure 1: Noncontrast CT scan of liver.



Figure 2: Contrast CT scan of liver during arterial phase.


Figure 3: Contrast CT scan of liver during portovenous phase.

 

Diagnosis:


Transient hepatic attenuation difference secondary to thrombosis of left branch of portal vein


Discussion:


Figure 1 : There is a curvilinear dense opacity in left lobe of liver.

Figure 2 : Intense enhancement of left lobe of liver compared with right lobe is seen.

Figure 3 : There is homogeneous enhancement of both lobes of liver.