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The CT Quadrate lobe hot spot sign.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20720272     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
Vivek Virmani; Anupam Lal; Chirag K Ahuja; Niranjan Khandelwal
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annals of hepatology     Volume:  9     ISSN:  1665-2681     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann Hepatol     Publication Date:    2010 Jul-Sep
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-19     Completed Date:  2010-11-30     Revised Date:  2012-04-05    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101155885     Medline TA:  Ann Hepatol     Country:  Mexico    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  296-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiodiagnosis, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Chandigarh,1316, Carling Av., Ottawa, Canada. drvivekvirmani@rediffmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Humans
Liver / blood supply,  radiography*
Lymphoma / complications*
Male
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / etiology*,  radiography*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
Vena Cava, Superior / radiography

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