The radiolucent liver

Changes in the liver density on the plain film of the abdomen may be seen when there is a change in the nature of the liver structure. Increased amount of fat is associated with increased radioluceny which can be detected when looked for specifically. Since 1972, we have had the chance to make a diagnosis of fatty liver on the plain film of the abdomen in five patients. In all these cases, histological sections showed severe fatty change. This finding becomes easier to appreciate on the early films of an I.V.P. examination, especially when large doses are used.