Diagnostic value of Lipiodol injection in focal nodular hyperplasia of the liver

Am J Gastroenterol. 1991 Jun;86(6):779-81.

Abstract

We encountered a case of small focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) of the liver. It was difficult to distinguish FNH from hepatocellular carcinoma by means of sonography, computed tomography (CT), and angiography. After the injection of Lipiodol, it accumulated densely on FNH, but was washed away after a short time, as observed on the follow-up CT. This progress was different from that in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia / diagnosis
  • Iodized Oil*
  • Liver / pathology*
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis

Substances

  • Iodized Oil