Liver CT Appearances

Hepatic Sarcoidosis CT Findings

• Hepatomegaly
• Homogeneous enhancement of the parenchyma
• May have low-density intrahepatic septa
• Some cases have hypodense masses or focal nodules
• Can look similar to lymphoma

Other Information About Hepatic Sarcoidosis

Etiology:

• Unknown
• May be associated with PEG-IFN

Epidemiology:

• More common in people of African ancestry

Presentation:

• Typically asymptomatic
• Fever
• Fatigue
• RUQ pain
• Arthralgia

Prognosis:

• Hepatic sarcoidosis can usually be watched or managed
• HS can be premalignant in a very small percentage of cases

Related Lectures:
MDCT Evaluation of Parenchymal Liver Disease Part 3=