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Case of the Week 15 2018

*11-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis.

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer

Answer:
Hepatobiliary manifestations of cystic fibrosis

Case Discussion:

US images revealed the liver parenchymal disease and findings of portal hypertension.

Liver parenchymal disease up to 72% of adult CF patients will develop liver disease.
1-8% progress to portal hypertension.

References:
1. Lavelle LP, McEvoy SH, Ni Mhurchu E et-al. Cystic Fibrosis below the Diaphragm: Abdominal Findings in Adult Patients. Radiographics. 2015;35 (3):