The Relation between Hepatic Pseudolesions Caused by Falciform Ligament on Dynamic Contrast MR and Patient's Hepatic Function
- VernacularTitle:MR动态增强序列中镰状韧带所致伪影与肝功能的联系
- Author:
Yuehua LI
;
Zhenguo ZHAO
;
Zhen LIU
;
Jianping LU
;
Yaming ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
liver;
MR imaging;
liver function;
artifact
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To determine whether the incidence of pseudolesions of the liver caused by falciform ligament was correlated with liver function.Methods MRI of 150 consecutive cases were evaluated for the presence of pseudolesions caused by ligament compression.All cases were divided into two groups according to the Child-Pugh classification of liver function: Group I-normal liver function and Grade A(98 cases);Group II-Grades B and C(52 cases).Results The incidence of pseudolesions was 31.63% in groups I and no artifacts in Group II.The incidence of pseudolesions was significantly higher in Group I compared with those in Group II.Conclusion The artifacts in the liver caused by falciform compression on MR contrast-enhanced scan images may be seen more frequently in the patients with well liver function than in those with impaired function.
