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Segmental non steatosis in a fatty liver with an inhomogeneous aspect that biopsy proved to be caused by metastases of a melanoma

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Elevated liver enzymes

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Segmental non steatosis in a fatty liver with an inhomogeneous aspect that biopsy proved to be caused by metastases of a melanoma

Segmental non steatosis with a wedge shaped hypoechoic area

Segmental non steatosis in a fatty liver with an inhomogeneous aspect that biopsy proved to be caused by metastases of a melanoma

Segmental non steatosis with a wedge shaped hypoechoic area

Segmental non steatosis with an inhomgeneous aspect

Normal liver veins within the non steatosis

Segmental non steatosis in a fatty liver with an inhomogeneous aspect that biopsy proved to be caused by metastases of a melanoma - CT scan

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Sex: Male
Age: 72
Body part: Liver

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Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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