Imaging findings of a case of peliosis hepatis mimicking malignancies

Peliosis hepatis (PH) is a rare benign pathological entity characterised by dilatation of the hepatic sinusoids. It has been reported to be associated with infection or malignancy, but the aetiology of PH remains unknown. Distinguishing PH from other malignancies can be difficult on imaging studies. This case report describes the incidental finding of PH in a patient undergoing a cardiac computed tomography (CT) scan at our institution.The CT scan incidentally revealed areas of altered density in the liver on the abdominal scans, requiring detailed liver diagnostic studies for better characterisation.