Hepatic Steatosis
KEY FACTS Terminology • Accumulation of triglycerides within hepatocytes Imaging • Diffuse hepatic steatosis ○ Increased echogenicity: Liver more echogenic than kidney ○ Attenuation of US beam results in poor…
Hepatic Cyst
KEY FACTS Terminology • Benign, congenital or developmental, fluid-filled space with wall derived from biliary endothelium Imaging • Anechoic lesion with posterior acoustic enhancement, well-defined back wall, and no internal…
Acute Hepatitis
KEY FACTS Terminology • Inflammation of liver due to viral infection or toxic agents Imaging • Acute: Enlarged liver • Chronic: Decrease in liver size • Grayscale ultrasound ○ Acute…
Biliary Hamartoma
KEY FACTS Terminology • Benign malformations of biliary tract • Synonyms: von Meyenburg complex, bile duct hamartoma Imaging • Grayscale ultrasound ○ Numerous small, hypoechoic or hyperechoic foci uniformly distributed…
Congenital Heart Disease
Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the primary imaging modality in patients with congenital heart disease. It is portable, affordable, and has excellent spatial and temporal resolution. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) can be…
Selected Multimodality Cases
A 62-Year-Old Male With a 6-Month History of Progressive Dyspnea Claudia Patricia Jaimes Castellanos, MD Synopsis A 62-year-old male presented with a 6-month history of progressive dyspnea, worsening NYHA class II…
Vascular Disease
Vascular diseases of the arterial and venous systems affect a large percentage of the world population. Most vascular disorders share similar risk factors and are associated with cardiac disease. Others…
Pericardial Disease
CLINICAL OVERVIEW The pericardium is a fibro-serous sac located in the mediastinum that encases the heart and the proximal portion of the great vessels and pulmonary veins. It is composed…
Disorders of the Cardiac Rhythm
CLINICAL OVERVIEW Cardiac imaging has a rapidly increasing role in the evaluation and management of patients with cardiac rhythm disorders. Atrial dysrhythmias are among the most common indications for cardiac…
Mechanical Support Devices
Circulatory failure is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Advanced mechanical circulatory support devices (MCSDs) provide important treatment strategies designed to save patients’ lives. Multimodality imaging plays important roles in…
