RT Journal
A1 HODGSON JR
T1 RAdiography in the diagnosis of hepatic disease
JF A.M.A. Archives of Internal Medicine
JO A.M.A. Archives of Internal Medicine
YR 1959
FD December 1
VO 104
IS 6
SP 893
OP 898
DO 10.1001/archinte.1959.00270120049007
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinte.1959.00270120049007
AB Through the years the contribution of the radiologist to the definitive diagnosis of liver disease has been limited. A record of his efforts is a list of discouragements and disappointments. There still is no radiographic procedure that easily and quickly provides needed facts in many types of hepatic disorders. In conjunction with their clinical and research colleagues, radiologists will continue, however, to investigate all possibilities that promise better radiologic diagnosis of liver disease.The widespread use of oral or intravenous cholangiography has aided in diagnosis of conditions affecting the biliary duct. Cholangiography has limitations, however, and as an aid in the diagnosis of liver disease, it is of little value.Simple Techniques 
    The ordinary scout film—or preliminary survey—of the abdomen, even though it has limited value, may reveal some useful information about the liver. Often this simple procedure can show the size and shape of the liver, the presence of