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The radiolucent liver

R E Melhem

    Pediatric Radiology
    |April 14, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Plain abdominal X-rays can diagnose fatty liver disease by detecting increased radiolucency. This method was confirmed in five patients with severe fatty changes, particularly visible on early intravenous pyelogram films.

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    Background:

    • Liver density changes on abdominal X-rays indicate alterations in liver structure.
    • Increased fat content in the liver (fatty liver) leads to greater radiolucency, detectable with specific examination.
    • Plain abdominal radiography offers a non-invasive method for assessing liver composition.