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What does hypoattenuating mean as a characterization of an observed area on the liver?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It generally means: it is of lower density than normal liver tissue. For example, a liver cyst, containing fluid, would be hypoattenuating compared to solid liver tissue. In your case, there is not enough information provided to assess whether it is a significant finding or not. Benign things can be hypattenuating, and more serious things can be hypoattenuating. Would need to see report and/or images.

Answered 3/16/2018

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