Lesions located at the liver periphery: A stepwise cross-sectional imaging approach toward diagnosis

Lesions located at the periphery of the liver may arise from the liver parenchyma or tissues located outside the liver. All intrahepatic focal liver lesions may show peripheral distribution; however, some focal liver lesions show a predilection for peripheral location. Several extra-hepatic processes may involve the liver periphery, including the capsular and the subcapsular regions, due to this region’s specific anatomic, peritoneal, and hemodynamic features. The capsular region includes the Gl…

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