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Ultraschall Med
DOI: 10.1055/a-2286-5488
Case Report

Infarction of regenerative nodules in liver cirrhosis after implantation of TIPS and the role of CEUS

Infarzierung von Regeneratknoten in einer Leberzirrhose nach TIPS-Implantation und Stellenwert des kontrastverstärkten Ultraschalls
Fleur Gittinger
1   Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Klinikum Sankt Georg gGmbH, Leipzig, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN293599)
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Ingolf Schiefke
1   Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Klinikum Sankt Georg gGmbH, Leipzig, Germany (Ringgold ID: RIN293599)
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Introduction

Infarction of regenerative nodules in patients with liver cirrhosis is a rare complication and has been mainly seen in patients with shock in the context of gastrointestinal bleeding or septicemia (Lee et al., Abdom Imaging 2014; 40:835–842). On further imaging, however, infarcted regenerative nodules may be mistaken for (multifocal) hypovascular HCCs, metastases, or abscesses (Kim et al., AJR 2000;175:1121–1125). We report on one case of infarcted regenerative nodules detected by CEUS after TIPS implantation without the presence of systemic hypotension.



Publication History

Received: 09 January 2024

Accepted after revision: 07 March 2024

Article published online:
04 April 2024

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