Table 5.
Radiologic criteria used for the diagnosis of pseudocirrhosis reported by observational studies.
| Study | Imaging technique | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Oliai et al.1 | CT scan |
Hepatic capsular retraction Signs of portal hypertension |
| Qayyum et al.21 | CT scan |
Hepatic contour abnormalities Volume loss Caudate hypertrophy Hepatic enlargement Signs of portal hypertension |
| Fennessy et al.19 | CT scan | Hepatic capsular retraction |
| Young et al.7 |
CT scan Autopsy |
Lobular contour of the liver Lobar or segmental volume loss Enlargement of the caudate lobe |
| Engelman et al.12 |
CT scan MRI |
Liver contour abnormalities |
| Gopalakrishnan et al.20 |
CT scan MRI Ultrasound |
Not reported |