CT Liver: Normal vs Cirrhosis - Imaging Features and Complications

Explore the key CT imaging features of liver cirrhosis in this 14-minute video from Dr. Sam's Imaging Library. Learn to identify surface nodularity, splenomegaly, heterogeneous liver appearance, and regenerative nodules. Understand the characteristics of siderotic nodules and their visibility in different CT phases. Examine signs of portal hypertension, including ascites, enlarged portal vein, and collateral vessel formation. Recognize associated findings such as caudate lobe hypertrophy, portal vein thrombosis, and cavernous transformation. Gain insight into identifying esophageal and paraesophageal collaterals, as well as enlarged paraumbilical veins. Compare normal liver CT images with those of cirrhotic livers to enhance your diagnostic skills in identifying liver cirrhosis and its complications.

CT Liver Normal Vs Cirrhosis Images | Irregular Margins, Splenomegaly, Portal Hypertension, Ascites