Presentation
Colon carcinoma with hepatic metastases. Ultrasound demonstrated multiple cystic lesions.
Patient Data
There is a multilobulated, cystic, intrahepatic metastatic deposit within the right lobe of the liver. There is upstream bile duct distention.
The combined effect gives rise to the appearance of a three-leaf clover (shamrock) with its stalk.
CT image courtesy: Dr S Palliam.
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Case Discussion
An unexpected finding of an unusual, multilobulated, cystic lesion within the right lobe of the liver, segment 7, with proximal bile duct distention giving rise to the appearance of a shamrock/three-leaf clover.
A shamrock is a type of clover and is a widely used symbol representing Ireland and worn especially on St Patrick's Day.
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