Imaging of calcified hepatic lesions: spectrum of diseases

Abdom Radiol (NY). 2021 Jun;46(6):2540-2555. doi: 10.1007/s00261-020-02924-6. Epub 2021 Jan 16.

Abstract

Hepatic calcifications have been increasingly identified over the past decade due to the widespread use of high-resolution Computed Tomography (CT) imaging. Calcifications can be seen in a vast spectrum of common and uncommon diseases, from benign to malignant, including cystic lesions, solid neoplastic masses, and inflammatory focal lesions. The purpose of this paper is to present an updated review of CT imaging findings of a wide range of calcified hepatic focal lesions, which can help radiologists to narrow the differential diagnosis.

Keywords: Calcified hepatic lesion; Computed tomography (CT); Differential diagnosis; Liver calcification.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*