Hepatomegaly
Hepatomegaly Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR Brooke R. Jeffrey, MD Key Facts Terminology Enlargement of liver due to underlying pathologic process Imaging Best diagnostic clue: Hepatic length > 15 cm…
Hepatic TB and Fungal Infections
Hepatic TB and Fungal Infections Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR Brooke R. Jeffrey, MD Key Facts Terminology Opportunistic infection of the liver (± other viscera), usually by fungal or mycobacterial…
Liver Anatomy
Liver Anatomy Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR GROSS ANATOMY Overview Largest gland & largest internal organ (average weight = 1,500 grams) Functions Processes all nutrients (except fats) absorbed from GI…
Hepatic AD Polycystic Kidney Disease
Hepatic AD Polycystic Kidney Disease Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR Key Facts Terminology Part of fibropolycystic liver (and renal) disease spectrum Imaging Extent of hepatic involvement ranges from scattered cysts…
Cutaneous Basal Cell Carcinoma
Cutaneous Basal Cell Carcinoma Nayela Keen, MD Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS Key Facts Terminology Cutaneous tumor, the cells of which resemble basal cells of epidermis Most common skin cancer 75%…
Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Skin
Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Skin Nayela Keen, MD Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS Key Facts Terminology Neuroendocrine skin malignancy derived from Merkel cells Rare but aggressive, rapidly growing cutaneous malignancy Imaging Primary…
Cutaneous Melanoma
Cutaneous Melanoma Nayela Keen, MD Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS Key Facts Terminology Cutaneous malignancy arising from melanocytes of neural crest origin 5% of skin cancers but ˜ 65% of skin…
Chondrosarcoma of H&N
Chondrosarcoma of H&N H. Ric Harnsberger, MD Key Facts Terminology Definition: Malignant tumor of H&N characterized by formation of cartilaginous matrix Imaging CSa locations & frequency Larynx ≈ skull base…
Osteosarcoma of H&N
Osteosarcoma of H&N H. Ric Harnsberger, MD Key Facts Terminology Definition: Malignant tumor arising from bone with ability of neoplastic cells to produce osteoid Imaging Bone CT: Shows bone tumor…
Chondrosarcoma of Larynx
Chondrosarcoma of Larynx Lawrence E. Ginsberg, MD Key Facts Terminology CSa, larynx: Cartilage-producing chondrocytic neoplasm with cellular atypia, bone destruction, or local invasion Imaging Expansile mass within laryngeal cartilage with…
