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Chronic Granulamatous Disease
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Tumor growth from macrophages that are unable to destroy foreign bodies and some macrophages
Some calcifications in the liver and spleen Caused by histoplasmosis or TB |
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Pyogenic Abscess
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(bacterial) pus forming abscess that can spread from any infectious disease of the abdomen.
Complex, echogenic mass w/ reverberation or cystic w/ enhancement 50-67% multiple fever, increased WBC |
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Candidiasis
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(fungal) caused by candida
usually in immunocompromised hosts (AIDS, chemo, transplant pts) Can affect any organ-usually liver, brain, kidneys, heart Percutaneous liver aspiration w/ candida |
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Amebic Abscess
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(parasitic) caused by entamoeba histolytica
Usually in colon, extends to liver, lungs and brain Eating cysts in food/water Outside US Round, hypoechoic lesion near liver capsule |
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Echinococcus (hydatid cyst)
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Tape worm is the most common cause-developing countries-dogs primarily
Casoni test for dx Simple cyst, daughter cyst, detached endycyst, cyst calcifies |
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Schistosomiasis
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occlusion of the portal veins due to a worm (cercaria)
Causes portal hypertension, splenomegaly, varicies, ascites #1 reason worldwide for portal hypertension Prevalent in Africa, Asia, Arabia, South America |
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Pneumocystic Carinii
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Most common opportunistic organism causing infection in AIDS pts
Focal to diffuse echogenic foci in the liver |
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Simple Hepatic Cysts
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More common in females, idiopathic, incidental
Anechoic Can hemorrhage |
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Congenital Liver Cysts
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Abnormality of bile ducts-balloons out focally
Usually solitary Can be up to 20cm |
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Polycystic Liver Disease
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Affects 1 in 500
60% have polycystic renal disease Mult. or single anechoic cysts with enhancement Negative lab values Normal WBC |
