The CT Quadrate lobe hot spot sign

Ann Hepatol. 2010 Jul-Sep;9(3):296-8.

Abstract

Intense enhancement of the quadrate lobe in the arterial phase may be seen on computed tomography in patients of superior vena cava syndrome. We present this imaging finding in a case of lymphoma causing superior vena cava syndrome and discuss the physiological cause and importance of this sign.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Liver / blood supply
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymphoma / complications*
  • Male
  • Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Vena Cava, Superior / diagnostic imaging