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Abstract
A case of hepatic fracture is presented in which computed tomography (CT) played a
major role in the diagnosis. The fracture, which was suggested on scintigraphy, was
easily demonstrated on CT as a low-density hematoma. The advantages and potential
use of CT in this clinical setting are discussed.
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© 1980 University Park Press. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
