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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 21, 2013; 19(43): 7603-7619
Published online Nov 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i43.7603
Published online Nov 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i43.7603
Type | Ultrasonographic features and patterns |
CL | Unilocular cystic lesion with uniform anechoic content, cyst wall not visible |
CE1 | Unilocular cystic lesion with uniform anechoic content, cyst wall visible, snowflake sign |
CE2 | Multivesicular, multiseptated cysts, daughter cysts present, honeycomb sign |
CE3 | Unilocular cyst containing liquid with a floating membrane inside, daughter cysts may be present, water-lily sign |
CE4 | Cysts with heterogeneous hypoechoic or hyperechoic degenerative contents, no daughter cysts |
CE5 | Cysts characterized by a thick calcified wall, which is arch-shaped, producing a cone-shaped shadow; degree of calcification varies from partial to complete |
- Citation: Bakoyiannis A, Delis S, Triantopoulou C, Dervenis C. Rare cystic liver lesions: A diagnostic and managing challenge. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(43): 7603-7619
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i43/7603.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i43.7603