Romina DSouza, Subin Kuruvilla Thomas, Karnkawin Patharateeranart, Mike Seed, Christopher Z Lam, Shi-Joon Yoo
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Abstract
We report an interesting incidental liver finding during ECG-gated cardiac computed tomography (CT) in a newborn with infracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous connection to the portal vein. This case shows a unique abnormality in hepatic perfusion that was initially mistaken for hepatic vein thrombosis. We review the altered hepatic blood flow distribution in this pathologic anatomy to help explain the observed hepatic perfusion abnormality on CT. This understanding will enable an imager to anticipate hepatic perfusion patterns in similar patients, potentially avoiding misdiagnosis and unnecessary further testing.
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Official Journal of the European Society of Pediatric Radiology, the Society for Pediatric Radiology and the Asian and Oceanic Society for Pediatric Radiology
Pediatric Radiology informs its readers of new findings and progress in all areas of pediatric imaging and in related fields. This is achieved by a blend of original papers, complemented by reviews that set out the present state of knowledge in a particular area of the specialty or summarize specific topics in which discussion has led to clear conclusions. Advances in technology, methodology, apparatus and auxiliary equipment are presented, and modifications of standard techniques are described.
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