FAT IN THE INTRA-HEPATIC FISSURE

The radiologic evaluation of the patient with acute onset of abdominal pain uses the gamut of available imaging studies. Computed tomography (CT) is not often considered for a patient with the 'acute abdomen'. However, in certain circumstances in which a confusing clinical picture is associated with bizarre findings on 'conventional' radiographic studies, the CT scan may provide the correct diagnosis. The presented case illustrates a situation in which a normal anatomic structure not usually seen by conventional radiography produced confusing shadows on the plain film. CT was necessary to resolve the problem.