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Scalloped appearance of liver surface

MedGen UID:
1052655
Concept ID:
CN377460
Finding
Synonyms: Scalloping of surface of liver and spleen; Scalloping of the surface of the liver and spleen
 
HPO: HP:6000628

Definition

A lesion associated with pseudomyxoma peritonei whosetypical CT appearance is scalloping of the surface of the liver and spleen caused by loculated accumulations of mucin, which distinguishes mucin from fluid ascites. The mucinous material is similar in density to water. There are also islands of higher attenuation due to scattered solid elements and calcification within mucinous material. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVScalloped appearance of liver surface

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Etiology

Spencer NJ, Spencer JA, Perren TJ, Lane G
Clin Radiol 1998 Jun;53(6):417-21. doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(98)80269-9. PMID: 9651056

Prognosis

Spencer NJ, Spencer JA, Perren TJ, Lane G
Clin Radiol 1998 Jun;53(6):417-21. doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(98)80269-9. PMID: 9651056

Clinical prediction guides

Chappard D, Plantard B, Petitjean M, Alexandre C, Riffat G
J Stud Alcohol 1991 May;52(3):269-74. doi: 10.15288/jsa.1991.52.269. PMID: 2046377

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